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Den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen.

[den-na-gel-auf-den-kopf-tref-fen]

phrase idiomatic expressions

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. To hit the nail on the head.
  2. You use this phrase to tell someone they have expressed an exact truth or identified the precise core of a complex issue.
Examples

Mit dieser Analyse wirst du den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen.

With this analysis you will hit the nail on the head.

Er konnte mit seinem Kommentar den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen.

He was able to hit the nail on the head with his comment.

Pronunciationden-na-gel-auf-den-kopf-tref-fen

Registerinformal

Usage noteIt is common in conversational settings to confirm that another person has provided a very accurate assessment.

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