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Hit the nail on the head

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Figurative Phrase

Used metaphorically to mean understanding something perfectly, not about actual nails.

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When she guessed my favorite movie, she really hit the nail on the head.
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Positive Connotation

Expresses praise or acknowledgment of someone's precise insight or correct answer.

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Your analysis was perfect—you hit the nail on the head!
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Non-literal Compliment

It's a non-literal way of giving someone a compliment for being correct or accurate.

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He hit the nail on the head when he predicted the outcome of the game.
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