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Angliholic Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Hit the spot

The warm soup on the cold day really hit the spot.

Hi,

Does "hit the spot" in the above refer to "hit the nail on the head?" Thanks.
  

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No, "hit the spot" usually refers to something edible given to you at the time you need the most, like you were lost in the snow for a couple of days and you are just found by someone who took you in his house and gave you a bowl of piping hot tasty beef noodles vegetable soup.

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  • No, "hit the spot" usually refers to something edible given to you at the time you need the most, like you were lost in the snow for a couple of days and you are just found by someone who took you in his house and gave you a bowl of piping hot tasty beef noodles vegetable soup.
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No, "hit the spot" usually refers to something edible given to you at the time you need the most, like you were lost in the snow for a couple of days and you are just found by someone who took you in his house and gave you a bowl of piping hot tasty beef noodles vegetable soup.
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AngliholicThe warm soup on the cold day really hit the spot.

Hi,
Does "hit the spot" in the above refer to "hit the nail on the head?" Thanks.
No.

"Hit the spot" means to be right on, or perfect for the occasion. It is used for food or drink.

"Hit the nail on the head" means to give or come up with the correct answer. It is not u
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The warm soup on the cold day really hit the spot.

More likely,

Warm soup on a cold day really hits the spot.

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