strike home

• Producir un fuerte impacto emocional o ser comprendido clara y eficazmente, a menudo referido a un comentario o crítica que da en el blanco.

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.

   calar hondo

   • 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.

   dar en el blanco

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