hit the nail on the head; be precisely on target
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to hit exactly on; to be right on target (of comments, critiques, or solutions)
formalUsed to describe opinions, criticisms, or measures that precisely expose or address the root cause of a problem, flaw, or malpractice. Often carries a sense of incisiveness and accuracy. Commonly used in formal or analytical contexts.
Tā他
de的
fēn分
xī析
yī一
zhēn针
jiàn见
xiě血
，
qiè切
zhònɡ中
le了
wèn问
tí题
de的
yào要
hài害
。
His analysis was penetrating and hit the crux of the problem.
Zhè这
piān篇
shè社
lùn论
qiè切
zhònɡ中
shí时
bì弊
，
yǐn引
fā发
le了
guǎng广
fàn泛
de的
shè社
huì会
tǎo讨
lùn论
。
This editorial struck at the social ills of the time and sparked widespread discussion.
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Gōnɡ公
sī司
de的
xīn新
zhènɡ政
cè策
qiè切
zhònɡ中
le了
dānɡ当
qián前
de的
ɡuǎn管
lǐ理
tònɡ痛
diǎn点
，
xiào效
ɡuǒ果
xiǎn显
zhù著
。
The company's new policy hit right on the current management pain points, and the results were remarkable.