Hit The Spot

Idiom: Hit the Spot

 

Example: Mike and Alex are eating at a restaurant after class

 

Alex: Wow! You ate that sandwich pretty quickly!

Mike: Dude, I was so hungry. I was running late today so I had to skip breakfast.

Alex: I see. Did the sandwich hit the spot?

Mike: Yeah! It definitely hit the spot!!

 

Meaning of 'hit the spot': to be exactly what is needed or wanted (if the food hits the spot, it makes you feel satisfied). 

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To Go For It

To Go For It

Chad and Todd are standing in front of their workplace, drinking coffee.

Chad: I got a job offer yesterday.

Todd: You mean - you’re leaving us?

Chad: Well, I’ve been working for this company for 6 years. I love you guys, but I think I need to move on. I’m just a little nervous.

Todd: Tell me about the new position.

Chad: It’s a management position. But the salary is a little lower than what I make now. On the other hand, the benefits are great and I have one month off every year.

Todd: Sounds like a good deal. You should go for it!

Chad:  I think I will. Will you visit me in Alaska?

Meaning: To go for it – an expression which is used to encourage someone to do something.

This idiom was taken from LSI’s book, SPEAKING SAVVY. For more information, please visithttp://www.languagesystems.com