come home (to (someone))

to become completely clear to someone.

The reality of his loss finally came home to him.

Usage notes: usually said about something that is difficult or unpleasant

Related vocabulary: hit home, strike home

• set something back
• set something in motion
• set something right
• set something straight
• set straight
• set teeth on edge
• set the agenda
• set the alarm bells ringing
• set the ball rolling
• set the cat among the pigeons
• set the fur flying
• set the pace
• set the record straight
• set the scene
• set the scene for
• set the scene for something
• set the seal on
• set the seal on something
• set the stage for
• set the stage for something
• set the table
• set the tone
• set the tone for
• set the tone for something
• set the wheels in motion