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Nailed
Definition
to fasten or secure (something) with a nail or nails
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Common collocations
- nailed the landing
- nailed the interview
- nailed the test
- nailed the presentation
- nailed it
- nailed the job
- nailed the performance
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Usage note
Primarily used informally to mean 'did something perfectly' or 'succeeded completely'. Can also refer to the literal act of fastening with a nail.
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Example sentences
- He nailed the sign to the tree.
- She nailed the boards together to make a bookshelf.
- The carpenter nailed the frame to the wall.
- The painter nailed the canvas onto the easel.
- He nailed the horseshoe onto the horse's hoof.
Quotes
'I nailed my stuff down before I was even born.' - Jimi Hendrix
'I just try to have fun, and I guess I just try to be confident and believe that I can nail it.' - Simone Biles
'I try to be as honest about what I see and to speak rather than be silent, especially if it means I can save lives, or serve humanity. I think that's more important than trying to have a perfect record on my resume or trying to nail every answer in an interview.' - Queen Rania of Jordan