Spot on the money In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "spot on the money", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-07-29 03:07

Meaning of Spot on the money

Synonyms:

be spot on

Spot on the money phrase

Used to say that someone or something is completely accurate.

A: His plan will be approved by the council. Believe me. B: Spot on the money! How could you know that?

Thank you for your detailed description. It is concise and spot on the money.

You can put your faith in his words. He is spot on the money most of the time.

Origin of Spot on the money

"Spot on something" meaning completely or accurately dates from the 1920s although Eric Partridge maintains it was originally military terminology from WWII slang meaning right on target.

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .
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