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

synonym study for hit

1. See strike, beat. 25, 27, 29. See blow1.

OTHER WORDS FROM hit

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

See also hit off, hit on, hit out

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