the nail that sticks out gets hammered down
idiomThose who are too different or conspicuous get criticized or sanctioned by others.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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final nail in the coffin
Something that is ultimately responsible for a previously prospective demise or failure.
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give as good as one gets
To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.
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hit the nail on the head
To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.
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last nail in the coffin
Alternative form of final nail in the coffin.
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nail down
to make something (e.g. a decision or plan) firm or certain
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nail the hammer on the head
Nonstandard form of hit the nail on the head.