How to Use hit the spot in a Sentence

hit the spot

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• This pie is not too sweet and not too salty, but definitely hits the spot.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
• From pasta and soups to pizza and wraps, these Italian sausage recipes are sure to hit the spot.
  — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
• Packed with veggies and swimming in a tomato base, this ground beef soup recipe really hits the spot on a cold day.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
• Orange-pineapple juice blends with sweet tea to make a spirited cocktail that will hit the spot on game day or a pool day.
  — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
• Granny’s Cafe Nothing hits the spot after a day at the lake like no-fuss, comfort food diner fare.
  — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
• Have a yen for Japanese cuisine–then whisper-thin icy somen noodles will nicely hit the spot without bogging you down.
  — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026