hit home

/hɪt hoʊm/
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Other forms: hits home; hitting home

Definitions of hit home
  1. verb
    refer to or be relevant or familiar to
    “I hope this message hits home!”
    synonyms: strike a chord, strike a note, strike home
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    type of:
    affect, impress, move, strike
    have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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