Nail it down.
Nail it down.
When you "nail it down," you are essentially taking something that is tentative or unclear and making it certain or definite. This could be an agreement, a plan, or an idea. Think of it as driving a nail through a loose board - once nailed, it’s secure and unmovable, symbolizing finalized decisions or agreements.
Before you sign the lease, nail it down on how many guests you can have.
Before signing the lease, finalize the agreement on how many guests are allowed.
I spent the weekend negotiating with our contractors to nail it down on the cost before committing to the home renovation project.
Spent the weekend negotiating and finalizing the home renovation project cost.
After a series of misunderstandings, we had a detailed meeting with our client to nail down the exact requirements and deadlines for the project, ensuring everyone was on the same page.
After misunderstandings, had a meeting to finalize and clarify project requirements and deadlines.