hit on

Definitions

1. 1

   To flirt with

   To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.

   • That's the third guy that has hit on her tonight.
   • Guys are hitting on them almost all the time.
   • Don Iguan: I have slithered the world over in search of beauty such as yours! Perhaps you'd like to come back to my lair this evening. I'll light some candles... put on some beetle music... Mom: I'm married. Go hit on your sister.
2. 2

   To discover, pinpoint

   To discover, pinpoint; to think up; to realize.

   • He hit on a great idea for improving the design.
   • I think you've just hit right on the solution.
3. 3

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hit, on.

   • He was hit on his head so strongly that he stumbled forward and then he was severely hit from several sides.

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