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(abbreviation) Meaning: On The Nose — used to describe something that’s overly obvious, too literal, or lacks subtlety. Usage: Commonly used in text or verbal conversation when pointing out that a name, joke, or plot twist is a little too on-the-nose. Synonyms: heavy-handed, obvious, cliché Origin: Shortened slang form of the film and writing critique term “on the nose,” meaning “too direct” or “without nuance.”
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