Idiom: hit the nail on the head
Meaning
Idiom: hit the nail on the head
- to do or say something exactly right or true
Example sentences
— You hit the nail on the head with your proposal at the staff meeting yesterday.
— Your comments about the lack of funding for after-school programs really hit the nail on the head.
— The committee's comments about the threats to the environment hit the nail on the head.
— Lady Gaga's costume for the Met Gala really hit the nail on the head for this year's theme.
— The decorations for the prom hit the nail on the head. Who organized the preparations?
— I couldn't have said it better. You hit the nail on the head.
— Nadia Comaneci's Olympic routine hit the nail on the head and she scored the first perfect 10 at the 1976 games.
— This launch better hit the nail on the head or we'll be out of business before we even start.
— Marlon Brando hit the nail on the head with his performance in “The Godfather.”
— We really hit the nail on the head with this video. We already have a million YouTube views.
Synonyms
- acquit oneself well / honorably / admirably
- a hard / tough act to follow
- do someone proud
- kick (some) ass / butt [slang expression]
- perform / work miracles
- steal the show
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