Meaning of drive a nail where it will go | Babel Free

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To take a pragmatic or expedient approach, rather than the ideal.

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Examples

“"Well, I think East is right," said Arthur; "I can't see but what it's right to do the best you can, though it mayn't be the best absolutely. Every man isn't born to be a martyr." "Of course, of course," said East; "but he's on one of his pet hobbies. — How often have I told you, Tom, that you must drive a nail where it'll go."”

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