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hit home

to be understood completely and have a strong effect. The president's message seemed to hit home with most people who watched him on TV.

Related vocabulary: come home (to someone)

See also: hit, home

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The article "Balancing Passion and Self-Control," in the September 2006 issue (Powerplay) really hit home.

Persevering for success by Green, S. / Black Enterprise

The article "Welcome to the Gayborhood" really hit home.

Hitting home by Lowell, Jack / The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)

Ouch, Five Common Dance Injuries & How to Treat Them" in the April issue immediately hit home.

Sidelined by surgery by Madigan, Jennifer / Dance Magazine

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