How is the phrase mettre le doigt dessus translated from French to English

English translation
hit the nail on the head
phrase

Dire exactement ce qu'il fallait dire.

To say exactly the right thing.

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  • Tu as mis le doigt dessus avec cette remarque. — You hit the nail on the head with that comment.

  • Tout le monde a reconnu qu'elle avait mis le doigt dessus. — Everyone agreed she had hit the nail on the head.

  • Ai-je mis le doigt dessus, ou est-ce que je me trompe ? — Did I hit the nail on the head, or am I wrong?

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