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What does the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' mean? (2019)

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What does the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' mean? (2019)
  1. To make a mistake
  2. To be exactly right about something
  3. To work hard
  4. To take a risk

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What does the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' mean? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that an idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words.
  • Step 2: Break down the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head'.
  • Step 3: Imagine a carpenter hitting a nail perfectly with a hammer.
  • Step 4: Realize that hitting the nail on the head means doing something exactly right.
  • Step 5: Apply this idea to describing a situation or problem.
  • Step 6: Conclude that 'to hit the nail on the head' means to accurately identify the cause of a problem.
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