to hit a nail
1hit the nail on the head — If someone hits the nail on the head, they are exactly right about something …
2hit the nail on the head — ► hit the nail on the head find exactly the right answer. Main Entry: ↑hit …
3hit 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 …
4hit 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./ …
5hit 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./ …
6hit the nail on the head — verb To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer. He hit the nail on the head when he said the problem was the thermostat …
7hit\ 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 …
8hit 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 …
9hit the nail on the head — make a correct guess or analysis He really hit the nail on the head when he wrote the report about the bank s problems …
10hit 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 …
