hit the nail on the head

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to say sth that is exactly right

   You hit the nail on the head, Mr. Gustave.

   - You hit the nail on the head, - Beautiful.

In the movies · 3

• She's hit the nail on the head.The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp1943
• You hit the nail on the head, Mr. Gustave.The Grand Budapest Hotel2014
• - You hit the nail on the head, - Beautiful.Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare2010

Learn it in full scenes

• The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp1943
  • War Starts at Midnight
  • The Home Guard Exercise Turns Real
  • General Wynne-Candy Is Taken Prisoner

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