to hit the nail on the head - idiom meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "to hit the nail on the head" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Hitting the nail on the head can provide a feeling of satisfaction and pride.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

This idiom can be used any time you wish to imply a sense of being absolutely correct.
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

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Victor and Bruce are out test driving the race car they have been working on.  The car is not running well.  The two teenage boys stop the car.  They raise the hood and are looking in the engine compartment for the cause of the trouble ...

Victor:  "What do you suppose the problem is?"
Bruce:   "I'm not sure, but let's have a look."
Victor:  "Look, there is a loose spark plug wire, plain as day."
Bruce:   "Oh ya.  You hit the nail on the head.  Good job!"

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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A nursing supervisor is making the shift schedule for the coming month.  She has been working on the schedule for a couple of hours but is having trouble to complete it.  The supervisor takes the schedule to the manager to ask for help ...

Manager:      "How can I help?"
Supervisor:  "I'm having some trouble making the shift schedule for the nurses for next month."
Manager:      "Let me have a look.  First, let us identify the problem?"
Supervisor:  "Well, there are more shifts than there are nurses to fill the shifts."
Manager:     "There, you've hit the nail on the head.  Now, we need to identify a solution."

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"to hit the nail on the head"

to be exactly correct
 

Synonyms:
absolute, accurate, categorical, certain, conclusive, correct, definite, downright, exact, exactly, fact, factual, final, flawless, irrefutable, perfect, precise, right, rigorous, specific, straight, strict, true, truthful, undeniable, indisputable, unequivocal, unerring, unquestionable, unrefuted, valid, veracious, very, well-defined
 
 
Literally hitting the nail on the head. - - - - ->