B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Colpire nel cuore
To strike at the heart of something
Literal Translation
"To strike in the heart"
What it means
To strike at the heart of something. Describes something that deeply affects someone emotionally, touching their most vulnerable point.
Example in context
"Le sue parole l'hanno colpita nel cuore."
"His words struck her right in the heart."
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