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

Dire exactement ce qu'il fallait dire.

To say exactly the right thing.

phrase
English translation
hit the nail on the head

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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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How is “mettre le doigt dessus” translated from French?
“mettre le doigt dessus” translates into English as “hit the nail on the head”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “mettre le doigt dessus” mean?
Meaning of “mettre le doigt dessus”: Dire exactement ce qu'il fallait dire. In English — “hit the nail on the head”.
What part of speech is “mettre le doigt dessus”?
“mettre le doigt dessus” is a phrase.
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