the weather hits the spot

**Tdol** · 07-Oct-2020, 16:56

You could say that the weather is spot-on for something.

Also, you might want to say curling up in bed in #2.

**alpacinoutd** · 07-Oct-2020, 19:37

Originally Posted by Tdol

You could say that the weather is spot-on for something.

Also, you might want to say curling up in bed in #2.

Is this correct, natural and common?

It's pleasantly cold tonight. The weather is spot-on for curling up in bed.

**Tarheel** · 07-Oct-2020, 20:13

Well, "pleasantly cold" doesn't work for me. However, if you enjoy cold weather I suppose that makes sense.

Perhaps:

It's good weather for cocoa.

**alpacinoutd** · 11-Oct-2020, 20:08

Does this make sense in American English?

It's cold tonight. The weather is spot-on for curling up in a warm cozy bed.

**Tarheel** · 12-Oct-2020, 01:39

I think of "spot on" as British. However, people would have no trouble understanding the meaning. (Wouldn't you like some hot cocoa first?

)

**alpacinoutd** · 12-Oct-2020, 11:47

Dictionaries define "spot-on" as accurate. For example, his answer was spot-on.
Is it possible that sentence will confuse the audience?

**Tdol** · 12-Oct-2020, 15:34

Nope- a dictionary definition is a guideline. Language usage is flexible. If the weather is just right, we can use it.

Thread: the weather hits the spot