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hit the nail on the head

(phrase)Neutral

To say or do exactly the right thing — to pinpoint the truth or solution precisely.

In a sentence

  • “You hit the nail on the head — that's exactly the problem.”
  • “Her analysis really hit the nail on the head.”

Also known as

nailed itspot on

Where it’s used

everyday

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hit the nail on the head — American slang definition + audio