on the money

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

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No quarterback is going to be on the money with every attempt, but missing layups is problematic. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 And while holding the debt is one thing, paying interest on the money is another. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 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 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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