on the nose

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Synonyms of on the nosenext
1
a
: at or to a target point
the bombs landed right on the nose
b(1)
: on target : accurate
(2)
: accurately
2
: to win
—used of horse or dog racing bets

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Yes, a bit on the nose, but who could begrudge Holloway for indulging in some fun for himself? — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026 The earthy combination feels quintessentially autumnal without being too on the nose. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 In testing, the Pixel 10 Pro XL lasted 12 hours and 35 minutes, the Galaxy S26 Ultra lasted 15 hours and 5 minutes, and the Pixel 11 Pro lasted 13 hours on the nose. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 For that bit of hilarious historical synchronicity alone, Asked and Answered is worth folding into your more fantastical exotics, or even a sawbuck on the nose. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the nose

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