Definitions for "ON THE NOSE"
Backing a horse to win only.
A win bet.
To back a horse for the win only.
A phrase used to describe dialogue that too plainly reveals the character's thoughts and intentions.
dialogue which too clearly indicates what a character is feeling or thinking or wishing; in other words exactly what the author is intending for that moment and scene.
A ball that hits the head pin straight on.
being precisely to a prescribed or specified criterion; "his guess was on the nose"; "the prediction for snow was right on the button"
just as it should be; "`Precisely, my lord,' he said"