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Hit The Nail on the Head

To precisely define the conclusion of an argument or discussion. From the old practice of stricking a 'nail' when agreeing a sail between traders. The nail was a stone or post standing nearly waist high and two or three feet in diameter, the parties to the deal would place the money they were offering on the 'nail', and when the deal was agreed it was hit by both parties.






 

 

 

 

 



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