on the nose

英 美
  • 正是; 准时
Adjective:
  1. being precise with regard to a prescribed or specified criterion;

    "his guess was on the nose"
    "the prediction for snow was right on the button"

Adverb:
  1. just as it should be;

    "`Precisely, my lord,' he said"

    1. That's where the real danger lies.
      这正是真正的危险所在。
    2. The new arrival is none other than the President.
      刚来的不是别人正是总统。
    3. She was told to arrive at 8 o'clock on the dot.
      她被告知八点钟准时到。
    4. He will come on time even though it rains.
      即使下雨,他还是会准时来的。

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