hit on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Suddenly think of a clever idea or solution
Why “on”? The connection starts. The machine, light, or device begins working.
“She hit on a great idea.”
“We hit on a simple answer.”
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Hit on means suddenly think of a clever idea or solution. Hit off means quickly become friendly with someone.
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hit off
A contrast learners often mix up
Quickly become friendly with someone ("hit it off")
act on
Same on pattern: power start
Take action because of advice or information
bring on
Same on pattern: power start
Cause something, especially an illness or feeling, to start; Help someone or something develop or improve
catch on
Same on pattern: power start
Become popular or fashionable; Begin to understand something
click on
Same on pattern: power start
Activate by clicking
come on
Same on pattern: power start
Used to encourage, hurry or challenge someone; Begin to develop, especially an illness or weather; Start working or be turned on; Make progress or improve; Try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone; Be broadcast on television or radio
dawn on
Same on pattern: power start
Suddenly become understood by someone
flip on
Same on pattern: power start
Activate by flipping a control
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