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Lamjin Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Hit the spot

hello teachers,

What's the meaning of 'hit the spot'? Does it mean 'hit the bull's eye' ?

thanks!
  

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Hi, It depends on the context. Perhaps you are thinking of the idiom often used for food or drink, eg That glass of beer really hit the spot' - it really satisfied me, I needed it. Clive

  • Hi, It depends on the context.
  • Perhaps you are thinking of the idiom often used for food or drink, eg That glass of beer really hit the spot' - it really satisfied me, I needed it.
  • Clive
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Hi,

It depends on the context.

Perhaps you are thinking of the idiom often used for food or drink,
eg That glass of beer really hit the spot' - it really satisfied me, I needed it.

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Hi,

I know that meaning. But someone said it may mean to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem. In this case, it's just like the expression of hit the bull's eye. However, I wasn't able to find this meaning in my dictionary.
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Hi,

No, I haven't heard that usage.
You might say 'hit the mark'.

Clive

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