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Hitting The Nail On The Head

Question: What does "hitting the nail on the head" mean here?

PIE Information:

  1. Pronunciation

    • Listen to the audio and repeat or use it as a guide while you read the story. Focus on “hitting the nail on the head” and practice clear enunciation of the phrase.

  2. Intonation

    • Sentence: “Now that’s hitting the nail on the head!”

    • Intonation variations:

      • “Now that’s hitting the nail on the head!” (Stressing now emphasizes realization.)

      • “Now that’s hitting the nail on the head!” (Stressing that’s shows certainty and approval.)

      • “Now that’s hitting the nail on the head!” (Stressing nail highlights precision.)

  3. Expression

    • Idiom: Hitting the nail on the head means doing or saying something exactly right.

    • Use this idiom: When someone perfectly explains or solves a problem.