nail it

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Verb

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nail it (third-person singular simple present nails it, present participle nailing it, simple past and past participle nailed it)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nail,‎ it.
  2. Synonym of hit the nail on the head
    • 2008 March 15, “Teen recreates iconic Kylie Jenner look for prom – and totally nails it.”, in Hello Magazine:
      One girl decided to recreate the look for her prom and totally nailed it.
    • 2016 February 12, Raymond Maspons, “Film review: 'Deadpool' kicks ass, takes name”, in The Stanford Daily:
      Needless to say, he nails it. His Deadpool strikes the perfect balance between acerbic smartass and comic doofus.
    • 2016 June 7, ““One More Time”, a Walken Surprise”, in Aced Magazine:
      If that's what writer Edwards had in mind however, she nails it.

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