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hit (someone) right between the eyes What does hit (someone) right between the eyes mean?	to make a strong impression on someone, to surprise someone greatly	The news about the accident hit us right between the eyes and shocked us.
hit (someone) right between the eyes What does hit (someone) right between the eyes mean?	to make a strong impression on someone, to surprise someone	The singer's incredible performance really hit me between the eyes.
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Hit Someone Right Between The Eyes Idiom