The phrase 'to hit the nail on the head' means to say something that is exactly right or to be spot on. It's used when someone makes a very accurate or insightful comment.
La frase 'to hit the nail on the head' significa decir algo que es exactamente correcto o acertar en el clavo. Se usa cuando alguien hace un comentario muy preciso o perspicaz.
| Idiom | to hit the nail on the head |
|---|---|
| Definition | to make a comment that is exactly right |
| Examples | - I agree with him 100%. He hit the nail right on the head! - She's just not good enough for the job. - Yes, you've hit the nail on the head. - Jeff had hit the nail on the head when he'd accused her of being afraid of the sea ever since their father had been lost out there. - As much as you would like to think you hit the nail on the head, you swung, missed and hit your thumb. |
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