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Nägel mit Köpfen machen
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German
Etymology
to make nails with heads.
Pronunciation
de De-Nägel mit Köpfen machen.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Verb
Nägel_mit_Köpfen_machen
de idiomatic to act with deliberation, vigour, and professionalism, not waveringly or desultorily
Conjugation
Nägel_mit_Köpfen_machen