What does "nailed" mean?

Question

there are several memes on internet when we can read something like this, ... you had one job and you nailed it...

Answer 1

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It means after many unsuccesful attempts to complete a specific task, you achieved it perfectly

Answer 2

I always viewed nailed in a positive sense, like you were straight to the point with it, you nailed it.

Answer 3

it means you got it...............

Answer 4

In this context it mean you got it. As it's from the expression 'hit the nail on the head.'

It can also mean in another context to get a person convicted and punished for some offence.

Source(s): N Ative American English speaker.for ma y decades.

Answer 5

It means  you accurately hit the nail on the head. 

(as opposing to hitting it wrong, and bending the nail and having to pull it out and start over. ) 

It means the successful, accurate completion of a job or task. 

You did it perfectly!  You Nailed it!

Answer 6

It means the same thing as to ace: to do the thing perfectly.

Answer 7

It's basically short for "Hit the nail on the head"  meaning your did the task perfectly.  

Answer 8

that you ruined your chances at that job

Answer 9

In that context, "nailed" means you got it exactly right and then nailed it down so it won't move.  

Answer 10

It means you succeed, you were 

able to accomplish your goals (get a job).