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.
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.
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.
on-target
mod. timely; exact; incisive. Your criticism is exactly on-target.
on target
Completely accurate, precise, or valid: observations that were right on target.