expression, godan verb (-ru)
hit the bull's-eye; be spot on
Idiomatic expression meaning to be exactly right, hit the mark, or perfectly match someone's taste or expectation. Often used when a joke, comment, or action resonates perfectly.
彼の冗談がつぼにはまって、みんな大笑いした。
His joke hit the spot and everyone burst out laughing.
This song totally hits the spot for me!
expression, godan verb (-ru)
go as expected; succeed; work out perfectly
Used when a plan, strategy, or action goes exactly as intended, often with a nuance of things falling into place neatly.
作戦がつぼにはまって、試合に勝った。
The strategy worked out perfectly and we won the game.