Bang on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbæŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

BANG-awn

UK

bˈæŋ/ /ˈɒn

BANG-on

Definition

Used to say that something is exactly correct, completely right, or exactly on target.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and mainly British; commonly used for opinions or guesses that are exactly right. Often heard as 'you're bang on' or 'that's bang on.' Not used to actually describe hitting something loudly (that's a different 'bang').

• Spanish: exacto - justo - tener razón
• Portuguese (BR): certo - exato - estar certo
• Portuguese (PT): certo - exato - ter razão
• Chinese (Simplified): 完全正确 - 正中要害
• Chinese (Traditional): 完全正確 - 正中要害
• Hindi: बिल्कुल सही - बिल्कुल ठीक
• Arabic: بالضبط - صحيح تمامًا
• Bengali: একদম ঠিক - একদম সঠিক
• Russian: точно - в точку - совершенно верно
• Japanese: まさにその通り - ぴったり
• Vietnamese: chính xác - hoàn toàn đúng
• Korean: 정확해 - 딱 맞아
• Turkish: tam isabet - tamamen doğru
• Urdu: بالکل درست - بالکل صحیح
• Indonesian: tepat sekali - persis

Example Sentences

You are bang on about the answer.

basic

Her guess was bang on.

basic

That number is bang on.

basic

You're bang on—that's exactly what happened.

natural

His prediction was bang on again this year.

natural

You got it bang on—well done!

natural