On-the-nose Definition

adjective

Used other than as an idiom: see on,‎ nose.

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(idiomatic) Exact; precise; appropriate.

His estimate that they would consume 23 boxes was on the nose.
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(idiomatic) Unimaginative; over-literal; lacking nuance.

Wearing that floral dress to a garden party was a little on the nose, wouldn't you say?
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(slang, Australia) Smelly, malodorous; often used figuratively.

That bucket of raw prawns you left in the sun is a bit on the nose.
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On-the-nose Sentence Examples

  • The lumpy knob on the nose of the handle is the root-ball from which the bamboo culm grew.

  • I don't pursue vendettas or punch people on the nose.

  • The Jumbo is set to feature engines painted as beer cans and giant ' smiley ' faces on the nose cone and tail.

  • Vegetal aromas were reported on the nose (" hedgerows " or " old strawberries ") as well as cherry-like fruit.

  • I do n't pursue vendettas or punch people on the nose.

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