English · Phrasal verb Attested

hit with

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To do something intended to punish or hurt (someone), especially as a sudden or surprise action.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trừng phạt hoặc làm hại ai đó, đặc biệt là hành động đột ngột

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Where it’s used: Used American English

We'll hit them with a lawsuit, that'll shut them up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To tell someone something that is surprising or unpleasantly shocking.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nói với ai đó điều gì đó gây sốc hoặc khó chịu

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To share, hand over or impart.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chia sẻ, trao hoặc truyền đạt

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “hit with” mean?

To do something intended to punish or hurt (someone), especially as a sudden or surprise action.

Is “hit with” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.