to happen at the precise moment
something that takes place at the right moment
something that is set off because of another action and makes the situation complete, so to speak
right on target
on the mark
something happens just after somebody has said or thought it would happen
The race started right on cue. It was indeed enthralling to watch.
It was almost as if on cue that I met your father. I had lost all hope of finding someone as my life partner but there he was. Then I got another blessing – you!
Just as the detective stared working on the cue, he was able to find several more and eventually cracked the case in a week.
Just as the happy couple was about to say their marital vows, right on cue, the little baby started to cry.
The train started right on the cue that was provided by the guard outside.
The teacher takes the test for the students on getting the cue of them having understood the lesson.
Just when I was wondering where she could be, then right on cue, she appeared.
There is no origin for this idiom
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