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Is the best explanation of idiomatic expression hit nail on head?

"Hit the nail on the head" is a common idiom that means to do or say something exactly right, to perfectly express or understand something.

Here are a few ways to explain it:

* Imagine you're hammering a nail into a piece of wood. If you hit the nail right in the center, you've done it perfectly. This is what the idiom means – you've understood the situation or delivered a point perfectly.

* It's like hitting the target dead center. You've achieved your goal with precision.

* You've said exactly what needed to be said, or you've understood the situation perfectly.

Examples:

* "That's a great summary of the issue! You really hit the nail on the head."

* "She hit the nail on the head when she said that we need to be more proactive."

Other expressions with a similar meaning:

* Get to the heart of the matter

* Right on the money

* Spot on

* Dead on

* Exactly right

While these explanations are helpful, the best explanation for you might depend on your individual understanding and the context in which you're using the idiom.

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