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Grammarholic Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

"spot on", " on point"

Hyphens needed in these? Or should I omit them?
.....thanks! ..... Emotion: smile

His explanation was spot-on.

His performance was on-point.
  

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I would use the hyphens.

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  • I would use the hyphens.
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I would use the hyphens.
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tamguatlayI would use the hyphens.
On reflection, no hyphens are needed .
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The hyphen is unacceptable in your second example.
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His performance was on-point

I don't think I've ever heard or read 'on-point'. (with or without a hyphen).

Is it perhaps American English?.
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CliveI don't think I've ever heard or read 'on-point'. (with or without a hyphen).Is it perhaps American English?.
Yes, the online Oxford Dictionary indicates that on point is a mainly US usage. It's listed without the hyphen.
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