"square on" meaning in All languages combined

See square on on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} square on (not comparable)
  1. (idiomatic) accurately, correctly. Tags: idiomatic, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-square_on-en-adv-XRH3EIqN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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