hit directly
Frequency: 6.25.8 per million words
to strike something in a direct line
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Examples (10)
- He was hit directly in the back.
- The arrow hit the target directly in the center.
- The meteor hit the ground directly, causing a huge crater.
- Her punch hit him directly on the nose.
- The sun's rays hit the solar panel directly, maximizing efficiency.
- The car swerved, but still hit the tree directly.
- If you aim well, the ball will hit the net directly.
- The falling debris hit the roof directly.
- The journalist's question hit directly at the core of the issue.
- The missile hit the enemy bunker directly, neutralizing the threat.