on the nose

ریشه

The phrase 'on the nose' comes from horse racing, where a bet placed on the winning horse's nose is considered a precise and accurate prediction.

مثال

• Her estimate was on the nose; the project cost exactly as she predicted.
• The comedian's timing was on the nose, delivering the punchline perfectly.
• The weather forecast was on the nose; it rained exactly when they said it would.