Hit up for

phrasal verb

To ask someone for something, like money or help.

I hit up my brother for some cash until payday.
Visual representation of "hit up for" - To ask someone for something, like money or help.

Often appears as...

  • hit up for money
  • hit up for help

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To ask someone for something, like money or help.

I hit up my brother for some cash until payday.
Visual representation of "hit up for" - To ask someone for something, like money or help.

Often appears as...

  • hit up for money
  • hit up for help

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "hit up for"
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Informal Usage

The phrase is casual and might be considered too relaxed in formal or professional settings.

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I wouldn't hit up my boss for a loan; it's too informal.
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Direct Approach

Using this phrase implies directly asking for what you want without beating around the bush.

Illustration for Direct Approach
Just hit me up for the notes if you missed the lecture.
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Casual Relationships

It is commonly used among friends or peers rather than with strangers or superiors.

Illustration for Casual Relationships
I hit up my classmate for some advice on the assignment.
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Informal Usage

The phrase is casual and might be considered too relaxed in formal or professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
I wouldn't hit up my boss for a loan; it's too informal.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Direct Approach

Using this phrase implies directly asking for what you want without beating around the bush.

Illustration for Direct Approach
Just hit me up for the notes if you missed the lecture.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Relationships

It is commonly used among friends or peers rather than with strangers or superiors.

Illustration for Casual Relationships
I hit up my classmate for some advice on the assignment.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Usage

The phrase is casual and might be considered too relaxed in formal or professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
I wouldn't hit up my boss for a loan; it's too informal.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Direct Approach

Using this phrase implies directly asking for what you want without beating around the bush.

Illustration for Direct Approach
Just hit me up for the notes if you missed the lecture.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Relationships

It is commonly used among friends or peers rather than with strangers or superiors.

Illustration for Casual Relationships
I hit up my classmate for some advice on the assignment.
Visual representation of the word "Hit up for"

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