Spanish idioms
What does “Dar en el clavo” mean?
Dar en el clavo
Word for word
To strike the nail
What it really means
To get it exactly right, to find the solution or say the right thing at the right moment. Used to praise a hunch or a diagnosis.
How we say it in English
To hit the nail on the head
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