“Hit home”

Definition

To be fully understood or strongly felt.

Examples

Examples

“This situation is a good example of "Hit home".”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Hit home" mean?
"Hit home" means to be fully understood or strongly felt..
How do you use "Hit home" in a sentence?
Example: "This situation is a good example of "Hit home"."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Hit home"?
Задеть за живое или стать понятным. / Լիովին հասկացվել կամ ուժեղ ազդեցություն ունենալ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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