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Bang on! 

A favourite saying of a broadcast journalist and Londoner at a prestigious journalism training school.

This term is now adopted, and used interjectionally, between groups of males engaged in drinking circles post-newsroom.

The term "Bang on!" can substitute any verb, noun or adjective, and is often used completely out of context.

"Bang on!" can also replace song lyrics.

Usage of the term must be reciprocated by all members of the contextual group, or its effects are nullified.

Risky usage of the term "Bang on!" can result in suspicion. Therefore, users must adopt caution and awareness of their surroundings.

If a person uses said term without prior knowledge of its origins, social taboo may follow.
"That is Bang on!"

Man 1: "Digital Journalism is a total tin-pot waste of time"

Man 2: "Bang on!"
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Exactly right. Origin: British english. Also "spot on."
Jane's prediction of fourth-quarter earnings was bang on.
bang on by Spirit Bear October 28, 2004
To talk too much, about nothing in particular
I'm not listeneing, so don't bang on about it, OK?
bang on by mangovega January 5, 2011
Dublin slang for someone who is sound
Yeah I know Spud he's fuckin bang on.
bang on by womoma April 15, 2005
"She started talkin reckless so I had to bang on her"
bang on by bumble bee wonder April 6, 2009
Scouse slang

Total opposite to what it normally means.

It means wrong,al ass,out of order.
OMG what John did was bang on!!!!!!

(John did something bad)
Bang on by **Becca*Hawks** May 8, 2005
New York slang meaning to beat someone up.
"When I see that nigga, im gonna bang on him."
Bang on by Brooklyn-Snook August 27, 2009
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