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Difference between Right as nails and Right on the nail

right as nails —(coll., dated) said of smth. being satisfactory, safe, or comfortable:

  • I really believe, in a fortnight I shall be as right as nails.

right on the nail—(coll.) correct; exactly right:

  • The recommendation to keep stable hours is right on the nail—I’ve tried to “educate” my son about this but he has not paid much attention.