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?

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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.