Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-cue-as-if-on-cue
Phrase
/ˌɒnˈkjuː/ /æz/ /ɪf/ /ɒn/ /kjuː/
Definition
A phrase indicating that something happens at the exact right moment, as if it were planned or choreographed.
Examples
- She smiled right on cue as the music started.
- The cat jumped onto the table just as the camera clicked, on cue as if on cue.
Meaning
This expression is used when something occurs perfectly timed, resembling a scene from a play where actions are done exactly when they need to be, almost as if directed by someone.
Synonyms
- timely
- perfectly timed
- well-timed
