"Smack-dab" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Directed exactly at; in the middle of; right on. This is alum and often used with adverbs such as right, slap bang, slap in the middle.
1. She received a smack-dab in the middle of the forehead from her brother's toy.
2. The cream puff was placed smack-dab in the center of the plate.
3. The arrow landed smack-dab on the target.
4. The lifeguard was standing smack-dab where the emergency was unfolding.
5. The price was smack-dab in the middle of my budget, not too low or too high.
To hit or strike someone or something with a sudden and often forceful movement of the hand, typically with the palm downward.
To have hit or strike someone or something with a sudden, hard blow. (often used to convey a sense of anger or surprise)<br><br>Example: "She smacked the wall in frustration."<br><br>Alternatively, to try to sell someone something aggressively or persistently.
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often indicating a lack of understanding, tolerance, or appreciation for different viewpoints or ideas.