Spot on

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Pro Tip 1/3

Confirming Correctness

Use 'spot on' to affirm someone's correct action or thought.

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Your analysis is spot on, well done!

Pro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Compliment

It's often used colloquially to express admiration for someone's correct thinking or doing.

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That impression of him was spot on!

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Not for Measurements

Avoid using 'spot on' for precise numerical accuracy. It's more for general correctness.

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Your timing on the project was spot on.

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