English phrases
How to say “hit the nail on the head”
Meaning
To describe exactly the right thing or the true reason for a situation.
When to use
When someone says something that is precisely correct or identifies the main point of an issue.
Hear it in context
"When Sarah said the project failed due to lack of communication, she really hit the nail on the head."
Alternative expressions
- get it right
- be spot on
- hit the mark