
Originally Posted by
Tobus
I've never heard anyone say "on the nose" when referencing time. Usually that's "on the dot" around here. The only time I hear people say "on the nose" is when agreeing with a statement or principle, and it's synonymous with "on the mark", or "on the money", or even "hit the nail on the head".
You're right, it's usually "on the dot" for punctuality. I've heard "on the nose" too.
But for agreeing with somebody's statement, in casual conversation here I think it's usually
"sure"
"for sure"
"exactly"
"yep"
"uh-huh"
and so forth.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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