On the money
adverb
Absolutely accurate or correct.
His prediction about the election result was on the money.
Often appears as...
- be on the money
- guess on the money
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
adverb
Delivered or arrived at the exact right time.
His deliverables are always on the money
Often appears as...
- deliver on the money
- arrive on the money
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
adverb
Absolutely accurate or correct.
His prediction about the election result was on the money.
Often appears as...
- be on the money
- guess on the money
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
adverb
Delivered or arrived at the exact right time.
His deliverables are always on the money
Often appears as...
- deliver on the money
- arrive on the money
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Usage in Sports
Often used to describe a precise action or prediction in sports commentary.
His shot was on the money and secured the team's victory.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
Used to express that something is exactly what was needed or expected without being literal about money.
Your advice was on the money; it saved me a lot of trouble.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Contexts
Best used in informal conversations rather than formal or academic settings.
When he said the event would start at 8 PM sharp, he was on the money.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage in Sports
Often used to describe a precise action or prediction in sports commentary.
His shot was on the money and secured the team's victory.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
Used to express that something is exactly what was needed or expected without being literal about money.
Your advice was on the money; it saved me a lot of trouble.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Contexts
Best used in informal conversations rather than formal or academic settings.
When he said the event would start at 8 PM sharp, he was on the money.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage in Sports
Often used to describe a precise action or prediction in sports commentary.
His shot was on the money and secured the team's victory.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
Used to express that something is exactly what was needed or expected without being literal about money.
Your advice was on the money; it saved me a lot of trouble.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Contexts
Best used in informal conversations rather than formal or academic settings.
When he said the event would start at 8 PM sharp, he was on the money.
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