| 词组 | hit on something |
| 释义 | Idiom hit (up)on something Theme: DISCOVERY to discover or think up something. (Informal.)Ann hit on the idea of baking lots of bread and freezing it.John hit upon a new way of planting corn. Slang hit on something Theme: DISCOVERY in. to discover something.She hit on a new scheme for removing the impurities from drinking water.I hit on it when I wasn't able to sleep one night. Idiom hit on somethinghit on (something) 1. to discover or think of something new. Adams and her record producer hit on a jazzy, sophisticated style. 2. to mention something briefly. I just called to make sure that we hit on everything you need when we met yesterday. hit (up)on (someone or something)1. Literally, to strike someone or something in a particular spot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hit" and "(up)on." Just hit on the top of the TV until the sound comes back on. A pair of shoes fell off the shelf in my closet and hit me right on the head. 2. To discover or realize something. I think we've finally hit upon the reason the experiment has been failing. 3. To flirt with someone, often when it is unwelcome. In this usage, the phrase is always "hit on" (not "upon"). Are you hitting on me? You're a married man! hit on something in. to discover something; to think up or invent something. She hit on a new scheme for removing the impurities from drinking water. |
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