Dar en la diana
Example: Tu respuesta dio en la diana y todos estuvieron de acuerdo.
Definition
"Dar en la diana" is a Spanish expression meaning to hit the exact target or to be exactly right, often used metaphorically when someone’s answer or action perfectly matches what is needed or expected.
Etymology
The phrase "dar en la diana" literally means 'to hit the bullseye.' It comes from archery and dart games where the 'diana' is the center of the target. Hitting the diana signifies precision and accuracy, which is why the expression is used figuratively to describe a perfect or precise result.
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"Dar en la diana" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to hit the bull's-eye