can't nail (something) down



can't nail (something) down

Unable to complete, do correctly, or be certain of some task or thing. I've been working on my speech for an hour, but I can't seem to nail it down. They couldn't nail down the terms of their agreement. I know I've heard this song before, but I can't quite nail it down.
See also: down, nail

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GÉRaudzhe-ROFrench
&Aelig;&Thorn;Elbeorht-Anglo-Saxon
Arienne-English (Rare)
Mika (1)MEE-kahFinnish
Glukel-Yiddish
LeocÁDia-Portuguese