hit the spot

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hit the spot

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Likely originally reflecting either the same metaphor as scratch the itch or a shooting-at-a-target metaphor, although not always perceived through those lenses anymore.

verb hits the spot · hitting the spot · hit the spot

idiomatic, informal To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right. Some ice cold lemonade would hit the spot on a warm afternoon.
Similar: scratch the itch, scratch an itch, hit the button

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verb be particularly pleasing or appropriate

中文	恰到好处 qiàdàohǎochù
Français	mettre dans le mille, faire mouche, passer crème

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@misc{hit_the_spot_2026,
  title = {hit the spot},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/hit%20the%20spot},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}