"Nail" Example Sentences
1. The carpenter nailed the planks together to form the walls.
2. The police finally nailed the criminal for the bank robbery.
3. I nailed the exam and got an A+.
4. She painted and then nailed the wooden sign for her garage sale.
5. He hammered the nail to hang the picture frame on the wall.
6. I hammered the nail so hard that I bent it.
7. The nail jutted out of the sidewalk and punctured my tire.
8. They nailed the suspect's alibi and he was forced to confess.
9. She hit the nail on the head with her insightful analysis.
10. I hammered the nail into the wall but it didn't stick.
11. He got his nails done at the salon before the party.
12. The broken nail hanging from her finger hurt when she touched anything.
13. She carefully applied the bright red nail polish.
14. The mechanic used a nail to pop the tire off the rim.
15. The design on her nails took hours to complete.
16. He coated his nails with the clear nail hardener.
17. Her artificial nails were large and curved.
18. The instructor demonstrated how to perfectly French manicure the nails.
19. The nail brush helped remove all the polish from under her nails.
20. He bent the nail and hung the picture frame on the wall.
21. The secretary hammered the small brass nail into the wall.
22. The detectives finally nailed the suspect after weeks of investigation.
23. The comedian really nailed the punchline and the audience roared with laughter.
24. She paid close attention to details and always nailed the assignments.
25. The contractor measured and hammered nails into the wall studs.
26. The reporter nailed the interview and asked all the right questions.
27. The sharp bamboo nail poked through the sole of my shoe.
28. They hammered the nail too far and had to pull it out and start over.
29. This test is impossible! There's no way I'm going to nail it.
30. He hammered the nail into the board and hung the picture frame.
31. My broken nail was so painful I had to bite it off.
32. Her nail salon appointment left her fingers feeling pampered.
33. The mechanic pried the tire off the rim using a flathead screwdriver and nail.
34. Hot tea leaves left her fingernails stained and discolored.
35. Hammering the nail into the wall took several tries to get it straight.
36. She coated her nails with a base and two thin layers of bubblegum pink polish.
37. The nail polish remover worked quickly to take off the chipped polish.
38. The artificial nail glue dried fast, securely attaching the tips to her fingers.
39. She checked carefully for snags before applying the top coat to her nails.
40. The hammering caused the bent nail to pop out of the wall.
41. The carpenter carefully hammered the nails straight into the wood.
42. Police finally nailed down the killer's identity after months of investigation.
43. She really nailed the performance and got a standing ovation.
44. I stayed up all night studying and I'm pretty sure I nailed the test.
45. The mechanic hammered the nail into the punctured tire.
46. The reporter nailed the truth and exposed the political scandal.
47. The sharp bamboo splinter pierced her skin like a nail.
48. He hammered the nail too hard and bent it out of shape.
49. After studying hard, I'm sure I nailed that quiz!
50. He hammered the nail into place and hung the picture frame on the wall.
51. My snapped nail left my finger tender and painful.
52. The process of getting her nails done always relaxed and rejuvenated her.
53. He popped the tire off the rim using a nail and screwdriver.
54. Staining her nails with tea made them look aged and vintage.
55. Hammering the nail flat against the wall took several tries.
56. She applied coats of bright pink nail polish with precision and care.
57. The fast-acting nail polish remover soaked the old color off her nails.
58. The heavy-duty adhesive firmly attached her artificial nail tips.
59. She checked each nail meticulously under the lamp before sealing them.
60. Hammering the bent nail finally drove it snug against the wall.
Common Phases
Hit the
nail on the head - Describe something accurately and precisely
Plain as a pikestaff/
nail - Something that is very obvious
Drive/hammer home (a point)- Emphasize a point strongly
Down to a T/
nail - Precisely or accurately
The final
nail in the coffin - Something that confirms failure or seals someone's fate
Put the kibosh on - Put an end to something
A
nail-biter - Something nerve-wracking
In one fell swoop/
nail - In a single sudden action
Nailed it! - Used as an expression of accomplishment or successful execution
According to the letter/
nail - Strictly following the rules