hit with

sancionar, imponer una sanción a

Tomar de repente una medida contra alguien para castigarlo o perjudicarlo.

En inglés sencillo: 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?

Cómo se usa: hit someone with something (The council hit the company with a heavy fine.)

Sinónimos: penalize, punish

Expresiones frecuentes: hit someone with something, hit someone with fines

soltar una noticia a, sorprender con una noticia

Decirle de repente a alguien algo sorprendente o que le causa malestar.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: hit someone with something (She hit me with the news that she was leaving.)

Sinónimos: shock, surprise

Expresiones frecuentes: hit someone with news, hit someone with something

ofrecer, proponer

Dar a alguien una idea, sugerencia u otra cosa para que la considere o la utilice.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: hit someone with something (Hit me with your best idea.)

Sinónimos: give, offer, share

Expresiones frecuentes: hit someone with something, hit someone with ideas