strike home

Frequency: 4.53.0 per million words

often figurative; to be understood and have a strong effect

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Examples (10)

  • The sudden remark struck home.
  • His harsh criticism struck home, and she began to cry.
  • The realization of his mistake finally struck home.
  • The arrow struck home in the very center of the target.
  • Her words struck home with a force he hadn't expected.
  • The gravity of the threat did not strike home until much later.
  • Seeing the ruins of his house made the tragedy strike home.
  • I hope my advice strikes home and helps you make a better choice.
  • The point he was making struck home with everyone in the room.
  • Sometimes it takes a crisis for the truth to strike home.