hit the spot
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “hit the spot” mean?
To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
Is “hit the spot” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.