hit the spot

phrase

: to give complete or special satisfaction
used especially of food or drink

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How to Build a Healthier Sandwich Sometimes, a sandwich just hits the spot better than any other choice. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026 In that case, the refreshingly old-school Prime Video teen drama Sterling Point might really hit the spot for Gen Z and their nostalgic elders. Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 Served with a fresh mix of greens dressed in lemon and olive oil, this dish is quick, feels fancy, and hits the spot. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026 How to Make Trisha Yearwood’s Blueberry Pie Bars A deceptively easy dessert that still hits the spot like a slice of homemade pie? Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit the spot

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“Hit the spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20spot. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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