ON THE MONEY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

on the money

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Definition of on the money

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being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard Her guess of how many jelly beans were in the jar was right on the money!

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Recent Examples of on the money The Confederation of African Football, which is more dependent on the money FIFA distributes than other continental confederations, has backed Infantino. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Kuwaki already has won twice this year and is fourth on the money list on the Japan LPGA, the tour that has produced five recent major champions, including Yamashita, Mao Saigo, Yuka Saso and Ayaka Furue. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 And this is on the money, even for a robot-mower newcomer like myself. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026 However, since the prize is considered taxable income, the winners have to pay federal and state income taxes on the money. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the money

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