as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a London theatre critic who can generally be relied upon for his bang on assessments of new plays in the West End
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Early in the inning, Branham’s coaches were told the team would be handed a delay of game warning if players in the dugout continued to bang on the dugout fence while cheering.
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Donald is a loser, forced to bang on doors and collect rent checks from father’s tenants.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
The protesters bang on drums and chant in unison, calling for a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli government’s military offensive in Gaza.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
Children bang on toy drums, dance and march to traditional Ramadan songs.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Donald is a loser, forced to bang on doors and collect rent checks from father’s tenants.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
The protesters bang on drums and chant in unison, calling for a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli government’s military offensive in Gaza.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
Children bang on toy drums, dance and march to traditional Ramadan songs.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Bang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20on. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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