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Hit The Nail On The Head Eg Crossword Clue
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IDIOM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IDIOM
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "IDIOM" which means:
- noun
- • A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
- • The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
- • The style of a particular artist or school or movement
- • An expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a playful idiom to express his point."
- • "Learning idioms can be challenging for non-native speakers."
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| New York Times02 Aug 2020 | Down 41 | |
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