on\ the\ dot

on\ the\ dot
• on the dot
• on the button
I. adv. phr. informal
Exactly on time; not early and not late.

Susan arrived at the party at 2:00 P.M. on the dot.

Ben's plane arrived on the dot.

II. adv, adj. slang
At the right place; at the heart of the matter.

John's remark was right on the button.

Compare: on the dot

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