hit/strike home
idiom
: to become very clear and obvious in usually a forceful or unpleasant way
The truth about their marriage finally hit home.
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The switch-hitter hit home runs from both sides of the plate during the first round of the event, crushing 17 home runs and tying Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker for the last of four spots to advance.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 July 2025
Zach Neto and Yoan Moncada each hit home runs in the first inning for the Angels, while Nolan Schanuel and Rengifo each had three hits as the Angels improved to 7-3 against National League West teams.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Admittedly, none of the previous adaptations have truly hit home for me, although HBO’s Welcome to Derry looks somewhat promising.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Both players hit home runs in the first game of the series.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 July 2025
Zach Neto and Yoan Moncada each hit home runs in the first inning for the Angels, while Nolan Schanuel and Rengifo each had three hits as the Angels improved to 7-3 against National League West teams.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Admittedly, none of the previous adaptations have truly hit home for me, although HBO’s Welcome to Derry looks somewhat promising.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Both players hit home runs in the first game of the series.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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“Hit/strike home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%2Fstrike%20home. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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