What does the idiom "Hit the nail on the head" mean?

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What does the idiom "Hit the nail on the head" mean?

Hurt oneself
Work as a carpenter
Make a mistake
Be exactly right

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Correct answer: D) Be exactly right

"Hit the nail on the head" means be exactly right.

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