hit with

expression action communication

The phrase "hit with" is versatile, encompassing both physical actions and metaphorical impacts, often involving surprise or suddenness.

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Definition

B1General

(literal)To use an object or body part to strike someone or something.

Example

She hit him with her purse.
The ball hit the window.

B2Legal/Regulatory

(formal)To present someone or an entity with a formal request, demand, or penalty suddenly.

Example

The company was hit with a lawsuit.
The government hit the industry with new regulations.

B2Communication

(informal)To inform someone of surprising or unpleasant news.

Example

He hit her with the news of his departure.
They were hit with a sudden realization of the truth.

Similar

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

hit on hit it hit me hit out hit up against hit off hit up hit the rock hit back hit upon hit home bang into hit and hope lay a glove on hit someone for six hit the wall hit it for six smack out strike a blow hit and run get with beat with the ugly stick beat on hit the button strike in smack up hit a home run hit the roof beat up king hit hit one out of the ballpark bang on heavy hitter hit the dirt bang off hit the streets