Idiom
right on the money
Meanings
Exactly correct; highly accurate.
Exactly the right amount or price; precisely what is expected.
Definition
“Right on the money” means exactly correct or accurate.
If something is right on the money, it is precisely correct, accurate, or exactly what is needed. People often use it about estimates, predictions, prices, or explanations. It can also mean a timing or action is perfectly judged.
Examples
- Your estimate was right on the money.
- Her explanation of the problem is right on the money.
- The weather forecast turned out to be right on the money.
- The new design is right on the money for our target users.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use it to mean “wealthy” because of the word money, but it actually means “exactly correct.”
More idiom (adjective phrase)s
- cheap as chips Very cheap; costing very little money.
- chuffed to bits Very pleased and proud about something.
- easy as pie Used to say that something is very easy to do or understand.
- right as rain Completely well again, or in perfect condition.
- thick as two short planks Extremely stupid or slow to understand.