Spot on
adjective
Exactly right or accurate.
Her prediction about the final score of the game was spot on.
Often appears as...
- her prediction was spot on
- his answer was spot on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
In exactly the right place or time.
He arrived spot on 3 o'clock.
Often appears as...
- arrived spot on
- begins spot on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Exactly right or accurate.
Her prediction about the final score of the game was spot on.
Often appears as...
- her prediction was spot on
- his answer was spot on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
In exactly the right place or time.
He arrived spot on 3 o'clock.
Often appears as...
- arrived spot on
- begins spot on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Confirming Correctness
Use 'spot on' to affirm someone's correct action or thought.
Your analysis is spot on, well done!
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Compliment
It's often used colloquially to express admiration for someone's correct thinking or doing.
That impression of him was spot on!
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Measurements
Avoid using 'spot on' for precise numerical accuracy. It's more for general correctness.
Your timing on the project was spot on.
Pro Tip 1/3Confirming Correctness
Use 'spot on' to affirm someone's correct action or thought.
Your analysis is spot on, well done!
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Compliment
It's often used colloquially to express admiration for someone's correct thinking or doing.
That impression of him was spot on!
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Measurements
Avoid using 'spot on' for precise numerical accuracy. It's more for general correctness.
Your timing on the project was spot on.
Pro Tip 1/3Confirming Correctness
Use 'spot on' to affirm someone's correct action or thought.
Your analysis is spot on, well done!
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Compliment
It's often used colloquially to express admiration for someone's correct thinking or doing.
That impression of him was spot on!
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Measurements
Avoid using 'spot on' for precise numerical accuracy. It's more for general correctness.
Your timing on the project was spot on.
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