hit the spot — to be exactly what is needed or desired; to satisfy completely
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be exactly what is needed or desired; to satisfy completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɪt ðə spɑːt/
Korean meaning: 딱 필요한 것이다, 완벽하게 만족시키다
Korean pronunciation: **히**트 더 **스**팟
Example Sentences
- After studying for 12 hours straight, this pizza really hits the spot.
- Nothing hits the spot like mom's chicken soup when you're sick.
- His dad jokes never hit the spot, but we laugh anyway.
hit the spot
NOUN//hɪt ðə spɑːt//
to be exactly what is needed or desired; to satisfy completely
to be exactly what is needed or desired; to satisfy completely
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Origin
이 표현은 19세기 말부터 사용되기 시작했으며, 'spot'은 여기서 '정확한 지점'이나 '필요한 부분'을 의미합니다. 마치 활 쏘기에서 정중앙을 맞추듯이 정확히 원하는 것을 얻었다는 뜻에서 유래되었습니다.
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“After studying for 12 hours straight, this pizza really hits the spot.”
“Nothing hits the spot like mom's chicken soup when you're sick.”
“His dad jokes never hit the spot, but we laugh anyway.”
“That massage really hit the spot after my workout.”
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