X marks the spot

X marks the spot.

This is the exact spot. (Sometimes the speaker will draw an X in the spot while saying this.) This is where the rock struck my car—X marks the spot. Now, please move that table over here. Yes, right here—X marks the spot.

See also: mark, spot

X marks the spot

This mark shows the location, as in On the postcard, X marks the spot where we picked blueberries. Although the use of a cross or X is probably much older, this term was first recorded in 1813.

See also: mark, spot

X marks the spot

sent. This is the exact place! (Cliché.) This is where it happened. X marks the spot.

See also: mark, spot