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Meaning of hit with | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To do something intended to punish or hurt (someone), especially as a sudden or surprise action.
To tell someone something that is surprising or unpleasantly shocking.
To share, hand over or impart.

Examples

“We'll hit them with a lawsuit, that'll shut them up.”

“Just hit me with the bad news straight-up, doc.”

“He hit me with a proposal.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

hit with the stupid stick hit-skip hit-skipped hit-skipping hit-skips hitch