Spot On

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: Exactly right, perfect.

完全正确,完美。
Exactamente correcto, perfecto.
ぴったり、完璧。
정확히 맞는, 완벽한.

British expression meaning precisely correct or accurate.

英式表达,意为完全准确、恰到好处。
Expresión británica que significa precisamente correcto o preciso.
イギリスの表現で、まさに正確、的確という意味。
정확하거나 틀림없다는 뜻의 영국식 표현.

Examples

  1. That's spot on!
    完全正确!
    ¡Eso es exacto!
    それはぴったりだ!
    딱 맞아!
  2. Your analysis is spot on.
    你的分析非常准确。
    Tu análisis es exacto.
    あなたの分析は的確だ。
    분석이 정확해.
  3. Spot on timing.
    时机恰到好处。
    Momento perfecto.
    タイミングばっちり。
    타이밍이 딱이야.

Pronunciation

/spɒt ɒn/

Usage Guide

Context: approval, accuracy

Tone: appreciative

✓ Do Say

  • Spot on!
    完全正确!
    ¡Exacto!
    ぴったり!
    딱 맞아!

✗ Don't Say

  • About accuracy
    关于准确性的表达
    Sobre precisión
    正確さに関する表現
    정확성에 대해 사용

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

British expression from precise targeting—hitting the exact spot.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Variations

Spot onBang on

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