took a nail to his head

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#542931 Fri, 18 Jul 08 06:23 AM

He took a nail to his head.

Is the above correct? What does it mean?
Thanks.

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Mister Micawber

#542959 Fri, 18 Jul 08 08:59 AM

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The grammar is fine. The meaning is obscure. Perhaps 'he received a nail in his head' (from a nail gun, perhaps).
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#542962 Fri, 18 Jul 08 09:03 AM

Mister Micawber
from a nail gun, perhaps). You guessed it. How did you do that?

Mister Micawber
'he received a nail in his head'

Does this mean a nail pierced his head?

Marius Hancu

#542963 Fri, 18 Jul 08 09:05 AM

Yes, he got/received one to his head

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