on target


on target

As predicted, expected, or planned; totally accurate or precise. Her figures for the tax bill were right on target. The new doctor is a walking encyclopedia—she's always on target with her observations.See also: on, target

on-target

Very accurate; precise. So far their forecasts have been on-target, so I suggest we heed their warning. I must say, Robert, your analysis is right on-target.

on target

on schedule; exactly as predicted. Your estimate of the cost was right on target. My prediction was not on target.See also: on, target

on target

Completely accurate, wholly valid, as in Our cost estimates were right on target, or His criticisms were on target. This seemingly old expression dates only from the mid-1900s, and the colloquial use of target for a goal one wishes to achieve dates from about 1940. See also: on, target

on target

Completely accurate, precise, or valid: observations that were right on target.See also: on, target