Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hit, too, close, to, home. / (idiomatic) To occur too close for comfort; to happen dangerously or uncomfortably near.

(transitive) To have a sudden and significant impact.

(vulgar) Speaking disrespectfully will incur physical violence.

(idiomatic) Synonym of kick someone when they are down (“make things worse for someone in a difficult position”)

present participle of hit one out of the ballpark

someone who has poor aim and misses even easy opportunities, particularly in sports

present participle of hit someone when they are down

present participle of hit above one's weight

have a very poor aim, such as while using firearms or in sports.

(idiomatic) Synonym of kill two birds with one stone