All on the nose synonyms
on the nose
O o adj on the nose
- applicable β Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
- by the book β according to the rules; in the prescribed or usual way
- relevant β bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
- precise β definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- applicative β relevant or applicable
- correct β If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
- applicatory β suitable for application
- germane β closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent: Please keep your statements germane to the issue.
- appurtenant β relating, belonging, or accessory
- inerrant β free from error; infallible.
- befitting β proper or right; suitable
- appropriate β Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- in good time β the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
- beseeming β to be fit for or worthy of; become: conduct that beseems a gentleman.
- proper β adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- dead-on β exactly right, accurate, or pertinent: The film director has a dead-on feel for characterization.
- ad rem β to the point; without digression
- apropos β Something which is apropos, or apropos of, a subject or event, is connected with it or relevant to it.
- punctual β strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late; prompt.
- dead center β the position of maximum (top dead center) or minimum (bottom dead center) extension of a crank and a connecting rod, in which both are in the same straight line
- accurate β careful and exact
- conscionable β acceptable to one's conscience
- in a nutshell β the shell of a nut.
- associable β that can be associated or connected in the mind
- fitting β adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
adv on the nose
- as well β You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing.
- absolutely β Absolutely means totally and completely.
- for certain β free from doubt or reservation; confident; sure: I am certain he will come.
- decisively β having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
- categorically β without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
- in-deed β in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
- come hell or high water β If you say that you will do something come hell or high water, you are emphasizing that you are determined to do it, in spite of the difficulties involved.
- methodically β performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
adjective on the nose
- watertight β constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.
- explicit β Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
- conformant β In accordance with a set of specifications.
adverb on the nose
- faultlessly β In a faultless manner.
- exactly β Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
- explicitly β In an explicit manner.