Meaning of the word "hit the nail on the head" in English

What does "hit the nail on the head" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hit the nail on the head

US /hɪt ðə neɪl ɑn ðə hɛd/
UK /hɪt ðə neɪl ɒn ðə hɛd/
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Idiom

to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem

Example:
You've hit the nail on the head with your analysis of the company's issues.
I think Sarah really hit the nail on the head when she said the main issue is communication.