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.
\(⇒\) Hence, the idiom means “to be very precise or accurate.”