strike home
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English Dictionarystrike hometo hit the intended place or have the intended effect:
The laser guidance system dramatically increases the likelihood that the missile will strike home. The government's message about the dangers of smoking seems to have struck home. [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsstrike homehit/strike home1. if something that someone says hits home, it has a strong effect on you because it forces you to understand something unpleasant. I could see that the criticism was beginning to hit home.2. if an action or a situation hits home, it has a strong negative effect. Consumer spending has decreased as tax rises have begun to hit home.to be understood completely and have a strong effect. Her tearful expression made it clear that his nasty remarks had struck home.Related vocabulary:
come home to someone [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
strike homeSee: HIT HOME.
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