hit the spot
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The sweet potato coconut soup hit the spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Although these muffins hit the spot anytime, I especially have a taste for them right now with the azaleas in full bloom and nature is all abuzz.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2024
A classic ice cream sundae will hit the spot with the right toppings.
From Washington Times ● May 4, 2023
Jam sandwiches, flapjacks and Pot Noodles - "they really hit the spot" - kept Newton going.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2023
“This’d hit the spot about now,” he said, glancing quickly up and down the hall.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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