Idioms for hit
Origin of hit
before 1100; 1865–70,
Americanism
for def 5a; Middle English
hitten, Old English
hittan; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse
hitta to come upon (by chance), meet with
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British Dictionary definitions for hit out (1 of 2)
hit out
verb (intr, adverb often foll by at)
to direct blows forcefully and vigorously
to make a verbal attack (upon someone)
British Dictionary definitions for hit out (2 of 2)
hit
/ (hɪt) /
verb hits, hitting or hit (mainly tr)
noun
Word Origin for hit
Old English
hittan, from Old Norse
hitta
Idioms and Phrases with hit out (1 of 2)
hit out
Make a violent verbal or physical attack; also, strike aimlessly. For example, The star hit out at the press for their lukewarm reviews, or The therapist said patients often hit out in frustration. [First half of 1800s]
Idioms and Phrases with hit out (2 of 2)
hit