on the money
Exactly as stated
On the money means exactly right or accurate.
The phrase comes from betting and target shooting, where hitting the money or the mark means perfect success.
If your prediction or estimate turns out to be on the money, it proves correct: Her guess about the final score was on the money.
The expression emphasizes precision rather than approximation—close doesn't count.
- accurateConforming to fact
- bullseyeExact center target
- dead-onCompletely accurate
- spot onExactly right, informally
- trueAccurate or loyal
right on target · correct · exact · just right · pinpoint · bang on · unerring · nailed it · factual · precise · straight shooter · zeroed in · valid · flawless · hit · rich · cold hard cash · perfect
on the moneywrong
Contrary to fact
incorrect · off the mark · mistaken · wide of the mark · off base
on the moneyin the ballpark
Near enough to count
approximate · close enough · imprecise · inexact · in the neighborhood
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