PU-MET : Panjab University MBA Entrance Exam with MCQ Answers 2024

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In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase

To hit the nail right on the head
A: To do the right thing
B: To destroy one's reputation
C: To announce one's fixed views
D: To teach someone a lesson

The answer is: A

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Explanation

The correct option is A: To do the right thing.

The idiom "to hit the nail right on the head" means to identify the exact point or to do something perfectly. When someone hits the nail right on the head, they accurately address or solve a problem, make a correct statement, or take an action that is precisely right for the situation. It conveys the idea of getting something exactly right.

The other options do not fit the meaning of this idiom:

B: To destroy one's reputation is unrelated to the idiom.

C: To announce one's fixed views does not convey the idea of accuracy or correctness.

D: To teach someone a lesson implies giving someone a necessary experience or punishment, which is different from hitting the nail right on the head.