Question

Hit the nail on the head

• A. To make a mistake
• B. To be very precise or accurate
• C. To get hurt while working
• D. To start an argument

Hint:

For idioms, imagine the literal scenario—here, hitting a nail at the head is exact and correct, which translates into precision in meaning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The phrase “hit the nail on the head” comes from carpentry: hitting the nail at its head is the correct and precise action. Figuratively, it means to describe or do something with perfect accuracy.
\(\Rightarrow\) Hence, the idiom means “to be very precise or accurate.” \boxed{\text{Hit the nail on the head = To be very precise or accurate}}