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. |
