What is the meaning of "hit the nail on the head"?

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A To do or say something exactly right.
B To injure oneself while working.
C To build something from scratch.
D To be very angry with someone.

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Answer: A. To do or say something exactly right.

Answer: a) To do or say something exactly right.
Explanation: It means to describe a situation perfectly or identify the exact cause of a problem. Options b and c are literal, and d is unrelated.

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