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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

nail it en · VERB

Meanings

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nail, it.
  2. To succeed at a difficult task.
    • 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:
    • 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:
    • 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.

Forms

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nails it Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
nailed it Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
nailed it Tense=Past lexicographic
nailing it Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

Synonyms

hit the nail on the head