Phrasal Verb - Nailing Down

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Definition

To nail down something means to determine or establish a specified time, date, or amount, especially one that is previously uncertain. It can also refer to killing or defeating something emphatically, or convincing someone of something with evidence.

Examples

No.	Example
1	The manager needed to nail down the exact date for the meeting.
2	After weeks of uncertainty, the team was finally able to nail down the location for the retreat.
3	She worked hard to nail down the correct measurements for the project.
4	The team nailed down the opponent 10-0, making it a convincing victory.
5	Evidence from the scene helped the investigators to nail down the suspect's identity.
6	The actor struggled to nail down the correct tone for the drama.
7	The meteorologists are trying to nail down the timing for the impending storm.
8	After many failures, the inventor was finally able to nail down the crucial flaw in the design.
9	During the investigation, they were able to nail down the owner of the vehicle at fault.
10	She tried to nail down the location of the much-loved scenic spot from her childhood.