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Would Sure Hit the Spot?
Would Sure Hit the Spot?
Elena Rostova••5 min read
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishrange1 /reɪndʒ/ ●●● S1 W1 AWL noun 1 variety of things/people [countable usually singular] a number of people or things that are all different, but are all of the same general typerange of a range of services The drug is effective against a range of bacteria.
hit the spotinformal to have exactly the good effect that you wanted, especially when you are hungry or thirsty → hitExamples from the Corpushit the spot• A cold beer sure would hit the spot.
What does to hit the spot mean?
Another common expression is hit the spot. At first it meant hitting a spot at the center of a target with an arrow. Someone who did so was satisfied with his shooting. Now, hitting the spot usually means that a food or drink is especially satisfying.
What does at the spot mean?
(idiomatic) At that very moment; right away. ... (idiomatic) Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation. All the sudden questions put him on the spot and he had to think quickly.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
