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Confidence ExpressedPlay
Use 'on the button' to show confidence in the precision of something, like a guess or estimate. SlideHe declared that his estimate was right on the button, and it turned out he was correct.
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Positive ConnotationPlay
'On the button' often carries a positive feeling, praising someone's accuracy or correctness. SlideYour answer to the complex question was on the button!
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Casual SpeechPlay
The phrase is informal and is typically found in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech. SlideWhen talking about exact measurements, she said it was right on the button.