The term 'PERFORM PERFECTLY' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: NAIL (4 letters), DOTOAT (6 letters), and NAILIT (6 letters). NAIL is a verb meaning to hit or drive something into a surface, while DOTOAT is an acronym for 'Doing One's Task On Time And Thoroughly'. Finally, NAILIT is a slang term meaning to do something perfectly. Together, these three solutions suggest that in order to perform perfectly, one must do their task on time and thoroughly, and also strive to do it perfectly.