alleryThe idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' means
ATo work as a carpenter daily
BTo injure oneself accidentally
CTo say something exactly right
DTo miss an important point
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. To say something exactly right
**Hit the nail on the head:** to identify or state something exactly and precisely.
The literal carpenter image gives the metaphor of accuracy.
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