right on the money

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right on the money
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
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(perfect)
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Her comment was right on the money. The movie was a disappointment.Su comentario fue acertado. La película fue una decepción.
Jim's impression was right on the money. He looked and sounded like Elvis.A Jim le salió perfecta la imitación. Se veía y sonaba como Elvis.
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