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
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?
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.
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.
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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