“Hit the nail on the head”
Definition
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Examples
Examples
“You hit the nail on the head with that comment.”
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You hit the nail on the head with that comment.
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- What does "Hit the nail on the head" mean?
- "Hit the nail on the head" means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
- How do you use "Hit the nail on the head" in a sentence?
- Example: "You hit the nail on the head with that comment."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Hit the nail on the head"?
- Точно попасть в суть. / Ճիշտ և ճշգրիտ նշել խնդրի պատճառը։