hit upon

idiom phrasal verb

The phrase "hit upon" is often used to describe the sudden discovery of an idea or solution, typically by chance.

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Definition

B2General

(informal, idiomatic)To discover or come up with an idea or solution unexpectedly.

Example

She hit upon a brilliant idea for her project while taking a walk.
We hit upon the solution after hours of brainstorming.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hit upon":

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