on point

phrase

: relevant to the issue at hand : accurate and appropriate for the purpose or situation
trying to stay on point
And although much of this criticism is naïve, altogether too much of it is right on pointRichard Morin

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When his command is on point, his fastball and off-speed pitches can make life miserable for opposing hitters. Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026 Treynor Cleeland struggled in the first half in his debut at Portland State but was on point against the Toreros. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 But, your vocals are on point, your guitar is on point, your look, your energy, your vibe. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 The place is stunning, and predictably, the coffee game is on point. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on point

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“On point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20point. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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