strike home

• Eine starke emotionale Wirkung erzielen oder klar und eindringlich verstanden werden, oft in Bezug auf einen Kommentar oder eine Kritik, die ins Schwarze trifft.

To have a strong emotional impact or to be understood clearly and effectively, often referring to a comment or criticism that hits the target.

1. To have a strong emotional impactB2informal

   To affect someone deeply or make them understand something in a powerful way.

   ins Herz treffen

   • Her words struck home and made him realize his mistake.
   • The documentary about poverty really struck home with the audience.
   • His criticism struck home because it was so accurate.

2. To hit a target accuratelyB2informal

   To hit something exactly where intended, often used figuratively.

   ins Schwarze treffen

   • The arrow struck home, hitting the bullseye.
   • His argument struck home during the debate.
   • The punch struck home and knocked him down.