on the money

phrase

Synonyms of on the moneynext
: exactly right or accurate
His prediction that it would rain was right on the money.

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The parts of the movie where the boyfriend is gaslighting her were so perfectly on the money. John Ross, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 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 The Heat can then make up the difference on the money Thompson gave up by using the rest of its midlevel exception to offer him a $7 million salary for this upcoming season. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the money

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“On the money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20money. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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