Dead On Target (Adjective)
Meaning
Accurately placed or thrown; "his aim was true"; "he was dead on target".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The quarterback's pass was dead on target, and the receiver caught it easily for a touchdown.
- The sniper's bullet was dead on target, striking the enemy soldier with precision.
- The comedian's joke was dead on target, and the audience erupted into laughter.
- The artist's brushstroke was dead on target, perfectly capturing the subtlety of the subject's expression.
- The company's marketing strategy was dead on target, and sales soared as a result.