Hit the Nail on the Head.
English
idiom
To accurately identify or describe something.
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To accurately identify or describe something.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To describe or explain something with perfect accuracy.
When you hit the nail on the head, you name the problem or find the exact right words.
People use it to praise someone for getting something completely right.
"Spot On"
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Exactly correct — for any accurate fact or guess
"Right on the Money"
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Exactly correct, especially about predictions or estimates
"Hit the Nail on the Head"
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Identify the core truth or problem with perfect precision
I think the real issue is that the brief isn't clear enough for the team.
You've hit the nail on the head — that's exactly what's causing all the confusion.
I think you're not upset about the dinner, you're upset that I didn't listen.
You hit the nail on the head. That's exactly what's been bothering me.
The reviewer hit the nail on the head — the movie is way too long in the third act.
Right? I kept checking the time in the last hour.
