Close to home
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Use when something affects you deeply because it's similar to your experience. 
That movie about adoption really hit close to home for me.
Pro Tip 2/3Empathy Trigger
Emphasizes understanding others' feelings due to shared experiences. 
When she spoke about losing her job, it felt close to home.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Relevance
Indicates a personal connection to a broader issue or event. 
The city's issues with pollution strike close to home for local residents.