hit the spot

== English == === Etymology === Likely 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. === Pronunciation === === Verb === hit the spot (third-person singular simple present hits the spot, present participle hitting the spot, simple past and past participle hit the spot) (idiomatic, informal) To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right. Synonyms: scratch the itch, scratch an itch, hit the button ==== Translations ====