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Meaning of hit too close to home | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hit, too, close, to, home.
To occur too close for comfort; to happen dangerously or uncomfortably near.
idiomatic
To be relatable in a negative way; to cause negative emotions by being similar or reminding; to be uncomfortably alike one's personal negative experiences.
idiomatic

Examples

“I just barely managed to keep my job during the layoff – it really hit too close to home.”

“As a veteran, the war film I watched yesterday hit too close to home, making me remember many awful things.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

hit two targets with one arrow hit up hit up against hit upon hit with hit with the stupid stick