idiom
Hit the Nail on the Head
HIT the NAYL on the HED
/hɪt ðə neɪl ɒn ðə hɛd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Hitthenailonthehead
Dictionary meaning
To describe something exactly right; to identify the precise problem.
Examples
- Your analysis hit the nail on the head — the problem is the pricing model.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'nail' and 'head'. Carpentry metaphor.
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