hit with

hit (someone or something) with (something)

1. Literally, to use something to strike someone or something. He hit the bee's nest with a broomstick to knock it out of the tree. Tommy! Do not hit your sister with your toys!
2. To present someone or something suddenly and dispassionately with a formal punishment. I'm not afraid to hit you with detention if any of you talk during class. The government has been hitting companies with steep fines for violating the new regulations.
3. To tell someone some piece of news or information that is very shocking, especially when it is unpleasant or upsetting. They made small talk with me for a while before hitting me with the news that I was being laid off. I don't think the boss is going to be pleased when we hit her with the latest sales figures.
See also: hit

hit with (something)

1. To share information with someone. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "hit" and "with." OK, hit me with it—what have you come up with? Gerry hit me with his so-called "brilliant idea" this morning, and I was not impressed.
2. To require someone to pay a particular amount of money. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "hit" and "with." I'm worried that they're going to hit us with a huge fine even though it's our first offense.
3. To have to handle or deal with something. My meditation practice definitely helps me whenever I'm hit with a stressful situation at work.
See also: hit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hit someone with something

 
1. Fig. to charge someone with an amount of money. The government hit us with a big fine. The tax people hit us with a huge tax bill.
2. Fig. to present someone with shocking or surprising news. He was shocked when she hit him with the news that she was leaving. Don't hit me with another piece of bad news!
See also: hit
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • hit (someone or something) with (something)
  • hit someone up for something
  • hit on
  • hit on something
  • hit (up)on (something)
  • hit back
  • hit back (at someone or something)
  • hit someone for something
  • take a whack at (someone or something)
  • take a whack at someone/something
References in classic literature
"They begin by clodding him; and they laugh themselves to pieces to see him try to dodge one clod and get hit with another?"
Connecticut Yankee
He allowed just 1 hit with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks.
Baseball: Singsank's bat helps Elk Grove blank Hoffman Estates
3 Which British band had a UK Top Ten hit with Fire Brigade ...?
Pop posers
* Drop shots are much easier to hit with Continental, Australian and Eastern grips.
Getting a lift for your drop shots
John never had a hit with Gordy, but to say she was instrumental in those early years would be an understatement.
The Fascinating Foremothers of Destiny's Child
Olson picked up the win on the mound, going six innings and allowing 1 hit with 7 strikeouts and 3 walks.
Baseball: Elk Grove's Rojahn, Balzano no-hit Wheeling
The use of golf-ball sized wiffle balls will enable the hitter to get the most out of this drill, while the concave foam "sweet spot" will provide the instant feedback on whether the ball was hit with the right part of the bat.
A drill program for winning baseball
Nate Holler picked up the win on the mound, allowing just 1 hit with 11 strikeouts and 1 walk in 6 innings of work.
Wheeling, Broncos, Conant post wins
Most middle balls are hit with 100% velocity toward the corners at 45-degrees, but can be varied both in distance and velocity.
The deeper 60-degree serve is hit with more force (4).
A Hitting Strategy for the Small-Sized Volleyball Team
A wide basic stance will enable the hitter to take a shorter stride and still hit with the feet spread properly.
HITTING THE HIGH SPOTS
Dani Brown picked up the win in the circle, going 4 innings and allowing 1 hit with 6 strikeouts and a walk.
Huntley softball wins FVC outright
Black was the winning pitcher, allowing just 1 hit with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks in 5 innings.
Huntley, Jacobs split FVC twinbill
Thompson went 6 innings and allowed just 1 hit with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks.
St. Charles North's Skurka fires no-hitter
Lang went 5 innings, allowing 1 hit with 7 strikeouts and no walks while Paul struck out all three batters he faced in his one inning of work.
St. Charles East, Kaneland softball earn wins; Huntley baseball rolls