PRECISION
hit the nail on the head
to do exactly the right thing; to do something in the most effective and efficient way. (Also with right, as in the second example.)You've spotted the flaw, Sally. You hit the nail on the head.Bob doesn't say much, but every now and then he hits the nail right on the head.
comma-counter
n. a pedantic person.Comma-counters can be such a pain.When you need a proofreader, you need a comma-counter.
hit the spot and hit the bull's-eye
tr. to be exactly right.You really hit the spot with that prediction.Pete's prediction hit the bull's-eye.
on-target
mod. timely; exact; incisive.Your criticism is exactly on-target.We are on-target for a December completion date.
on the button and on the bean
mod. exactly the right time or place.He was there on time, right on the button.I want to see you here at noon—on the bean.
on the money
mod. exactly as desired; at the right amount of money.Your new idea is right on the money.The bid for the new hospital came in on the money.
on the nose
mod. exactly on time; exactly as planned.I want you there at noon on the nose.All three of them were at the appointed place, right on the nose.
ring the bell
tr. to be just what is needed; to hit the spot.This cold water really rings the bell.A good hot bowl of soup would ring the bell about now.
slap-dab
mod. directly.We put it slapdab on his head.I found this pop bottle slap-dab on top of the car! How'd it get there?
spit and polish
n. orderliness; ceremonial precision and orderliness.I like spit and polish. It comes from being in the military.There is no such thing as too much spit and polish.
ticket
n. the exact thing; the needed thing.Her smile was her ticket to a new career.This degree will be your ticket to a bright and shining future.