Pin down

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verb

To be able to describe exactly.

She was not able to pin down the details of what happened.
Visual representation of "pin down" - To be able to describe exactly

Often appears as...

  • pin down the details
  • pin down the problem
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Visual representation of "pin down"
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Specificity Needed

Use 'pin down' when highlighting the importance of being precise or specific.

Illustration for Specificity Needed
The manager wanted to pin down the sales forecast figures.
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Uncertain Situations

Ideal when someone is trying to understand unclear or complex situations.

Illustration for Uncertain Situations
It's hard to pin down the cause of the issue without more data.
Visual representation of the word "Pin down"

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