Definition of Hit home

1. Verb. Refer to or be relevant or familiar to. "I hope this message hits home!"

Exact synonyms: Strike A Chord, Strike A Note, Strike Home
Generic synonyms: Affect, Impress, Move, Strike

Definition of Hit home

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To be especially memorable, meaningful, or significant; to be fully understood, believed or appreciated. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hit Home

hit a home run
hit a nerve
hit a raw nerve
hit a six
hit a snag
hit above one's weight
hit and run
hit and runs
hit back
hit batsman
hit batsmen
hit below one's weight
hit by pitch
hit counter
hit counters
hit home (current term)
hit it big
hit it off
hit it up
hit list
hit lists
hit man
hit men
hit one's stride
hit one out of the ballpark
hit out
hit parade
hit parades

Literary usage of Hit home

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A German and English Dictionary by Karl. Breul (1906)
"... every shot (word) tells; nut—en to hit home ; e« gut —en, to be successful ; Sie hoben to gui getroffen, baft rie heule ..."

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