idioms involving “nail”

Tooth and nail

With every available means

“We will have to fight tooth and nail to get back the market share we lost.”

Nail it

To perform perfectly

“The opera singer couldn't reach the high note in rehearsal but she nailed it on opening night.”

Nail down

To establish clearly

“The diplomats worked all night to nail down the details of the peace treaty.”

Nail-biter

A tense situation or close contest

“The final football game was a real nail-biter.”

Hit the nail on the head

To be exactly right, to express perfectly

“Several members tried to explain the problem but only Ando-san hit the nail on the head.”