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Meaning of hit the button | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To be very satisfying; to be just the thing needed or desired in some particular situation.
informal
To initiate a nuclear war (via a press of the proverbial nuclear button).
informal

Examples

“The sure hit is "This Is Ska, the Skacid Mix"! Exactly what it sounds like, this tune hits the button, rocking all kind of people.”

“[…] neither the writing nor the plotting really hits the button.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

hit the deck hit the dirt hit the fan hit the floor hit the gas hit the ground running