idiom
on the dot
on thuh DOT
ɒn ðə dɒtListen
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Syllable breakdown
onthedot
Dictionary meaning
Exactly on time; punctually.
Examples
- She arrived at nine o'clock on the dot, which impressed the interview panel.
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