hit the nail (right) on the head

hit the nail (right) on the head
hit the nail (right) on the head
1. Lit. to strike a nail precisely on the head with a hammer. •

If you expect to drive a nail straight, you have to hit the nail on the head.

2. Fig. to do exactly the right thing; to do something in the most effective and efficient way. •

You've spotted the flaw, Sally. You hit the nail on the head.

Bob doesn't say much, but every now and then he hits the nail right on the head.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • hit the nail on the head — ► hit the nail on the head find exactly the right answer. Main Entry: ↑hit …   English terms dictionary

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  • hit the nail on the head — phrasal : to perform effectively or be effective : be exactly right * * * hit the nail on the head see under ↑nail • • • Main Entry: ↑hit hit the nail on the head To touch the exact point • • • Main Entry: ↑nail * * * hit the nail on the head …   Useful english dictionary

  • hit the nail on the head — to say something that is exactly right or completely true With regard to the gentleman s comments, I think he has hit the nail right on the head …   English dictionary

  • hit the nail on the head — {v. phr.} To get something exactly right; speak or act in the most fitting or effective way. * /The mayor s talk on race relations hit the nail on the head./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • hit the nail on the head — {v. phr.} To get something exactly right; speak or act in the most fitting or effective way. * /The mayor s talk on race relations hit the nail on the head./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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  • hit the nail on the head — say the right word, suggest a good idea    Your comment hit the nail on the head. You spoke the truth …   English idioms

  • hit the nail on the head — to be right about something. Mike hit the nail on the head when he said most people can use a computer without knowing how it works …   New idioms dictionary

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