Meaning: This idiom means to do something perfectly or successfully, often on the first attempt.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “You nailed that presentation; everyone was impressed!”
- “She practiced her routine for weeks and nailed it during the competition.”
- “I was nervous about the interview, but I think I nailed it.”
Origin: The phrase “nail it” comes from carpentry, where driving a nail perfectly into wood is a precise and successful action. Over time, it evolved into a metaphor for achieving something accurately or performing a task flawlessly, implying precision and skill, much like hammering a nail with one hit.
