on the nose

• 非正式表达，意思是完全正确、准确或精准，常用来形容猜测、预测或测量结果分毫不差、正好命中。

An informal expression meaning exactly correct, precise, or accurate, often used to describe a guess, prediction, or measurement that is spot on.

1. Exactly correctB2informal

   Used to describe something that is precisely accurate or exactly right.

   完全正确

   • Your guess was right on the nose.
   • The estimate for the project cost was on the nose.
   • His description of the problem was on the nose.

2. Exactly on timeB2informalamerican

   Used to describe something that happens at the exact scheduled time.

   准时

   • The train arrived at 3:00 PM on the nose.
   • She finished her speech at 10 minutes on the nose.
   • The meeting started at 9 AM on the nose.