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The idiom "hit the nail on the head" means to make an accurate or precise statement, to describe something exactly as it is. It can also mean to solve a problem or perform a task very well.


The idiom "hope for the best, but prepare for the worst" is used to express a situation where one wants to have a positive outcome but is also realistic and cautious about the possibility of negative outcomes.

The idiom "blue-collar" refers to a person who works in physical labor or manual occupation, typically characterized by wearing blue-colored clothing.