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What does “Dar en el clavo” mean?

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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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