Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 17)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
17.
To hit the nail right on the head
Answer: Option
Explanation:
To do exactly the right thing; to do something in the most effective and efficient way.
Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.
Prakash pk said:
6 years ago
Right thing is to hit the nail in its head so that it will directly stuck in the wall. So its simple to do the right thing if you hit the nail in wrong direction then everyone knows what will be next.
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ASHISH said:
1 decade ago
To hit the nail right on the head means take a right decision and nail it i.e. sticking to it.
Soniya said:
1 decade ago
To do exactly the right thing; to do something in the most effective and efficient way.
Vicky said:
1 decade ago
To hit the nail on the head means to say to do exactly the right thing.
Prashant Ambadekar said:
2 decades ago
means exactly what one wants to say or to do the thing exactly.
Abic said:
6 years ago
Thanks @Soniya.
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