hit home

• Expression idiomatique signifiant devenir pleinement compris ou avoir un fort impact émotionnel sur quelqu'un, souvent de manière personnelle ou profonde.

An idiomatic expression meaning to become fully understood or to have a strong emotional impact on someone, often in a personal or profound way.

1. Emotional impactB2informal

   To affect someone deeply or emotionally, often by making them realize something unpleasant or true.

   frapper en plein cœur

   • The news of his accident really hit home for everyone.
   • Her speech about poverty hit home with the audience.
   • It hit home when he realized he had lost his job.

2. Understanding clearlyB2informal

   To make someone fully understand the importance or seriousness of something.

   faire comprendre clairement

   • The teacher's explanation finally hit home with the students.
   • The reality of the situation hit home after the meeting.
   • His words hit home, and she finally understood the consequences.