sweet spot

American  

[sweet spot] / ˈswit ˌspɒt /

noun

1. Sports. the spot on a club, racket, bat, etc., where a ball is most effectively hit.

2. a point, range, or particular set of conditions that will achieve the most desirable or effective outcome.

   The trick is finding the sweet spot between making the puzzle challenging but not impossible.

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sweet spot British  

noun

1. sport the centre area of a racquet, golf club, etc, from which the cleanest shots are made

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Etymology

Origin of sweet spot

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

But lately, releases of economic data delayed by the government shutdown have helped to reinforce expectations that the U.S. economy in 2026 will land right in investors’ sweet spot.

From MarketWatch

The evidence from this paper suggests that engaging in two additional areas to your main discipline is the sweet spot, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

It hasn’t been in the sweet spot of the semiconductor cycle for AI chips.

From Barron's

A robust homage to Joel’s “Vienna” brought out the storytelling showman in Platt, whose confidence soars in a song that’s right in his sweet spot.

From Los Angeles Times

So will your festive favourites still hit the sweet spot this Christmas?

From BBC