hit with
Strike someone using
To hit someone with something is to present them with it suddenly or forcefully, often something unwelcome: They hit us with a lawsuit, She hit him with the news as soon as he walked in.
The phrase emphasizes impact and surprise—being hit with a question or demand leaves little time to prepare.
It can also describe imposing charges or penalties: The judge hit him with the maximum sentence.
- fistTightly closed hand
- clubOrganization with membership
- baseball batClub for hitting pitches
- stoneSolid earth fragment
- batFlying mammal or sports club
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