Phrasal Verbs

nail down (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb nail down (1)

Meaning

If you nail something down, you finally make a decision or come to an agreement about something.

Synonym

finalize

For example

  • nail down sth We need to nail down a date for the meeting as soon as possible.

  • nail sth down We've been negotiating this agreement for a few days already, so let's try to nail it down before the end of today.

Nouns often used as objects with nail down (1): deal, contract, time, date, price

Quick Quiz

After we've nailed down the contract for the deal, we can

a. negotiate it

b. sign it

c. throw it away
a) negotiate it b) sign it c) throw it away

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Contributor: Matt Errey