Hit on

verb

To flirt with someone or to make romantic or sexual advances on someone.

He was hitting on me all night at the party.
Visual representation of "hit on" - To flirt with someone or to make romantic or sexual advances on someone.

Often appears as...

  • hit on someone
  • hit on her

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To discover or think of something, especially suddenly or by chance.

I think I've hit on a solution to our financial problems
Visual representation of "hit on" - To discover or think of something, especially suddenly or by chance.

Often appears as...

  • hit on a solution
  • hit on the answer

Usage tips

Neutral

Idiomatic

verb

To flirt with someone or to make romantic or sexual advances on someone.

He was hitting on me all night at the party.
Visual representation of "hit on" - To flirt with someone or to make romantic or sexual advances on someone.

Often appears as...

  • hit on someone
  • hit on her

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To discover or think of something, especially suddenly or by chance.

I think I've hit on a solution to our financial problems
Visual representation of "hit on" - To discover or think of something, especially suddenly or by chance.

Often appears as...

  • hit on a solution
  • hit on the answer

Usage tips

Neutral

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "hit on"
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Colloquial Usage

The phrase 'hit on' is casual, suitable for social settings, not formal situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the beach, I noticed Luke was hitting on Simone.
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Unwanted Attention

'Hit on' sometimes implies the advances are not reciprocated or welcome.

Illustration for Unwanted Attention
She was uncomfortable because her boss kept hitting on her.
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Gender Neutral

Anyone can 'hit on' anyone, regardless of their gender or orientation.

Illustration for Gender Neutral
At the club, I saw Jane hit on a guy she just met.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

The phrase 'hit on' is casual, suitable for social settings, not formal situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the beach, I noticed Luke was hitting on Simone.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unwanted Attention

'Hit on' sometimes implies the advances are not reciprocated or welcome.

Illustration for Unwanted Attention
She was uncomfortable because her boss kept hitting on her.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Gender Neutral

Anyone can 'hit on' anyone, regardless of their gender or orientation.

Illustration for Gender Neutral
At the club, I saw Jane hit on a guy she just met.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

The phrase 'hit on' is casual, suitable for social settings, not formal situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the beach, I noticed Luke was hitting on Simone.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unwanted Attention

'Hit on' sometimes implies the advances are not reciprocated or welcome.

Illustration for Unwanted Attention
She was uncomfortable because her boss kept hitting on her.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Gender Neutral

Anyone can 'hit on' anyone, regardless of their gender or orientation.

Illustration for Gender Neutral
At the club, I saw Jane hit on a guy she just met.
Visual representation of the word "Hit on"

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