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STRIKE HOME

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Refer to or be relevant or familiar to

Example:

I hope this message hits home!

Synonyms:

hit home; strike a chord; strike a note; strike home

Classified under:

Verbs of feeling

Hypernyms (to "strike home" is one way to...):

affect; impress; move; strike (have an emotional or cognitive impact upon)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

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