The idiom “hit the
nail on the head” simply means to identify
something exactly or to arrive at exactly the right answer. It is used as a
verb - hit the nail on the head.
For Example:
“He hit the nail on the head when he said the problem was the
thermostat.”
This is the Idiom #63 in the List of 100 commonly used Idioms in everyday English (Top 100 famous Idioms). By introducing this list of notable idioms to English learners and ESL students as you, we believe that your English will sound more like a native and you can easily understand what native speakers are saying. Please like and share this list with your friends if you think it is helpful - the full list is here.
