on the nose
Example Sentences
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Bottle bio: This 100% Glera bottling from Italy’s prestigious Veneto region showcases apple and white fruit on the nose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Chances are, you’ll retire either sooner or later than you plan to, rather than hit that date on the nose.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
While historical comparisons and analogies can be overdone, the parallels between Washington in late November 2004 and today can feel a little too on the nose.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
The setting is almost too perfect; a little on the nose for Thompson, who says “America is one of the main characters” in her songs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
Sure enough, at one o’clock on the nose we were on to our next activity.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
