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What does "hit the nail on the head" mean as an idiom?

Which of these phrases is likely to be an idiom?

B&A Writing Revision - Identifying Idioms

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1
Which of these phrases is likely to be an idiom?
"Spill the coffee."
"Beans on the floor."
"Spill the water."
"Spill the beans."
2
What does "hit the nail on the head" mean as an idiom?
To miss the point.
To be very precise.
To be exactly right or accurate.
To make a mistake.
3
How can you recognize an idiom?
It uses simple vocabulary.
The meaning cannot be inferred from the individual words.
It always involves a concrete object.
It is a literal phrase.
4
What does "piece of cake" mean as an idiom?
A difficult problem.
A delicious dessert.
Something very easy to do.
A complicated task.
5
What does the idiom "kick the bucket" mean?
To make a mess.
To complete a task.
To die.
To start a new project.
6
What is an idiom?
A phrase with a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.
A single word with multiple meanings.
A phrase with a literal meaning.
A type of punctuation mark.
7
Can idioms be translated directly between languages and still make sense?
Yes, idioms always make sense in any language.
No, idioms are always universally understood.
Yes, idioms can be translated word-for-word.
No, idioms often lose meaning in direct translation.
8
Which of the following is NOT an idiom?
"The dog barked loudly."
"Piece of cake."
"Spill the beans."
"Kick the bucket."
9
Which of these is an idiom?
"Breaking the rules."
"The ice was broken."
"Ice on the floor."
"Break the ice."