where (one) lives

Personally or intimately, referring to an effect that something has on one. People by nature only care about an issue if it hits them where they live. The boss's comments at my evaluation really got me where I live.

where someone lives

Inf. at one's core; in one's personal situation. That really hits you where you live, doesn't it? Yes, that gets me where I live.

where you live

at, to, or in the right, vital, or most vulnerable spot. North American

2002 New York Times The movies hit them where they live—in their own state of desperation and doubt.

See also: live

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Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise
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Where in the Sam Hill?
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Where Are They Now?
Where Are We Going?
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Where away
Where Black Music Lives
Where can I book a court?
Where can I breast-feed the baby?
Where can I buy a bus card?
Where can I buy a magazine?
Where can I buy a map of the area?
Where can I buy a map of the city?
Where can I buy a map of the country?
Where can I buy a map of the region?
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