Adjective / Adverb | Accuracy / Correctness
Encyclopedia of British Slang
BANG ON
Adjective / Adverb | Neutral | Accuracy / Correctness
BANG ON Pronunciation: /b? ?n/ Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb Severity Level: Neutral Category: Accuracy / Correctness
Core Definition
Bang on means:
Exactly right
Completely accurate
Perfectly timed
Linguistic Origins
Bang has long meant exact or sudden impact.
The pairing with on intensified precision in 20th-century British speech.
Usage Contexts
Agreement:
Youre bang on.
Timing:
Bang on time.
It signals precise correctness.
Emotional Register
Confident.
Affirming.
Final Assessment
Bang on captures spot-on accuracy.
With emphasis.
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