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hit with

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɪt wɪð/

hit with means: To suddenly punish or harm someone by taking action against them.

verb

IMPOSE PUNISHMENTC1

To suddenly punish or harm someone by taking action against them.

  • They hit us with a fine.
  • The company was hit with a lawsuit last week.
  • Will officials hit the club with further penalties?

How to use it: hit someone with something (The council hit the company with a heavy fine.)

Similar words: penalize, punish

Common phrases: hit someone with something, hit someone with fines

TELL SHOCKING NEWSC1

To suddenly tell someone something surprising or upsetting.

  • Just hit me with the bad news.
  • He hit us with a shocking announcement at dinner.
  • She was hit with the news of her father’s death.

How to use it: hit someone with something (She hit me with the news that she was leaving.)

Similar words: shock, surprise

Common phrases: hit someone with news, hit someone with something

SHARE SOMETHINGC1

To give someone an idea, suggestion, or something else to consider or use.

  • Hit me with your ideas.
  • He hit us with a proposal for a new club.
  • Got a good joke? Hit me with it.

How to use it: hit someone with something (Hit me with your best idea.)

Similar words: give, offer, share

Common phrases: hit someone with something, hit someone with ideas

Questions about hit with

What does hit with mean?

To suddenly punish or harm someone by taking action against them.

What is hit with in other languages?

Türkçe: ceza kesmek · Español: sancionar · Français: sanctionner · Deutsch: bestrafen · Italiano: sanzionare · 日本語: 罰を科す

How do you pronounce hit with?

It is pronounced /ˈhɪt wɪð/.

How do you use hit with in a sentence?

They hit us with a fine. The company was hit with a lawsuit last week.

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