nail it

verb — 3 senses

nail it

verb
1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nail, it.

2

To succeed at a difficult task.

  • One girl decided to recreate the look for her prom and totally nailed it.2008 March 15, “Teen recreates iconic Kylie Jenner look for prom – and totally nails it.”, in Hello Magazine:
  • Needless to say, he nails it. His Deadpool strikes the perfect balance between acerbic smartass and comic doofus.2016 February 12, Raymond Maspons, “Film review: 'Deadpool' kicks ass, takes name”, in The Stanford Daily:
1 more example
  • If that's what writer Edwards had in mind however, she nails it.2016 June 7, ““One More Time”, a Walken Surprise”, in Aced Magazine:
3

Synonym of hit the nail on the head.

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