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on the nose rate
(Expression) an expression meaning, "exactly" or "perfectly". From an old radio broadcasting signal-- the director of a show would put a finger on his/her nose to silently communicate to the crew that the show was running on schedule.
Usage: "Is the answer 2+2=4?" Johnny asked.
"Right!" excalimed his teacher. "You got it on the nose!"


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