What does “Hit the nail on the head” mean?

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A To hurt someone
B To say exactly the right thing
C To build something
D To make a mistake

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Answer: B. To say exactly the right thing

'Hit the nail on the head' means to say or describe something exactly right. Just as a hammer must strike the nail's head squarely, your words hit the exact point.

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