That cold drink really hit the spot.
hit the spot
idiomTo be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
Origin
disputed originLikely originally reflecting either the same metaphor as scratch the itch or a shooting-at-a-target metaphor, although not always perceived through those lenses anymore.
After walking for hours in the heat, the iced coffee hit the spot perfectly.
The quiet jazz bar, with its worn leather seats and soft amber light, hit the spot for a weary traveler seeking refuge from the city's chaos.
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don't let the door hit you on the way out
Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.
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fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch
To become extremely unattractive.
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hit a lick
To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.
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hit a snag
To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.
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hit a wall
To come up against an insurmountable problem.
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hit above one's weight
Alternative form of punch above one's weight.
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hit and run
Sexual intercourse followed by a prompt departure; a one-night stand.
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hit below one's weight
Alternative form of punch below one's weight.