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on the nose meaning and definition
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Definition of on the nose (adjective)
- being precise with regard to a prescribed or specified criterion
- "his guess was on the nose"; "the prediction for snow was right on the button"
- synonyms: on the button
ON THE NOSE adverb
Definition of on the nose (adverb)
- just as it should be
- "`Precisely, my lord,' he said"
- synonyms: exactly, on the button, on the dot, precisely
Source: Princeton University Wordnet