Bang on

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adverb

Exactly correct or appropriate.

Your analysis was bang on.
Visual representation of "bang on" - Exactly correct or appropriate

Often appears as...

  • bang on target
  • bang on time

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Usage

Used in casual conversations among friends or on social media, not in formal situations.

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Mate, your guess about the winner was bang on!
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Stress on Accuracy

Emphasizes that something is completely correct or accurate.

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She predicted the outcome bang on.
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Avoid Overuse

Use sparingly to maintain its impact when describing something exact or appropriate.

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I checked the figures, and they were bang on.
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