dead-on

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Perhaps that goes some way to explain her mass appeal later in life, expanded in no small way by “Downton” creator Julian Fellowes’ dead-on writing for the show.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

“Her pitch was dead-on, and her rhythm was a lift to the spirit,” Mr. Reich said.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

Cannon was dead-on about the increasingly high prices at the amusement park.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2023

It seems like the “many” only turned out to be a few, but the bit about being a favorite was dead-on — those of us who like the Mini really like it.

From The Verge • Sep. 8, 2022

I didn’t eyeball them dead-on, but I knew they were staring at us.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia