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Written By English w/ Nabi

Hitting the Nail on the Head


"My boss walked into the meeting, took one look at our proposal, and said, ‘Now that’s hitting the nail on the head!’ We all smiled, feeling pretty proud of ourselves. It wasn’t easy getting to this point, but all our hard work paid off. We finally understood what he was looking for, and it felt great to get it just right."

Question: What does "hitting the nail on the head" mean here?

PIE PROMPTS

  1. Pronunciation

    • Listen to the audio and repeat or use it as a guide while you read the story. Focus on “hitting the nail on the head” and practice clear enunciation of the phrase.

  2. Intonation

    • Sentence: “Now that’s hitting the nail on the head!”

    • Intonation variations:

      • “Now that’s hitting the nail on the head!” (Stressing now emphasizes realization.)

      • “Now that’s hitting the nail on the head!” (Stressing that’s shows certainty and approval.)

      • “Now that’s hitting the nail on the head!” (Stressing nail highlights precision.)

  3. Expression

    • Idiom: Hitting the nail on the head means doing or saying something exactly right.

    • Use this idiom: When someone perfectly explains or solves a problem.

English w/ Nabi

Hello, I'm Nabi Blooms—a writer, illustrator, and English tutor with a simple goal: to help people improve their English skills one step at a time. My approach revolves around creating straightforward yet effective books that teach various concepts in a user-friendly manner.

I have a genuine love for helping others, and my tutoring style reflects this. I focus on honing one skill at a time to make the learning process manageable and enjoyable. Through my writing and illustrations, I aim to bring clarity to language learning, making it accessible to everyone.

My passion lies in assisting those learning English to sound more natural. I understand the challenges of mastering a new language, and I'm here to guide and support individuals on their linguistic journey. Whether it's through the pages of a book or in a tutoring session, I'm dedicated to making the process of learning English as seamless and enriching as possible.

http://www.englishwnabi.com
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