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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Kuwaki already has won twice this year and is fourth on the money list on the Japan LPGA, the tour that has produced five recent major champions, including Yamashita, Mao Saigo, Yuka Saso and Ayaka Furue. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 The Heat can then make up the difference on the money Thompson gave up by using the rest of its midlevel exception to offer him a $7 million salary for this upcoming season. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 And this is on the money, even for a robot-mower newcomer like myself. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026 However, since the prize is considered taxable income, the winners have to pay federal and state income taxes on the money. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the money

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