On the nose
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Визначення та Значення "on the nose"

on the nose
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used for emphasizing the correctness or accuracy of something

on the nose definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal

What is the origin of the idiom "on the nose" and when to use it?

The idiom "on the nose" has origins in horse racing. In this context, "on the nose" referred to a bet placed on a horse to win, with the expectation that the chosen horse would cross the finish line first. The term gradually evolved to describe something that is precise, accurate, or exactly right, similar to predicting the winner of a race. People use the phrase "on the nose" to mean that something is exactly correct or accurate without any deviation or error.

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being precise with regard to a prescribed or specified criterion

example
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The temperature reached the forecasted high of 90 degrees on the nose.
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