hit on

Meaning

1. Oxford21% of films

   to start talking to sb to show them that you are sexually attracted to them

   Rex, is fine. He only hit on me once today so, its a good thing

2. Oxford7% of films

   to think of a good idea suddenly or by chance

In the movies · 10

• - She says that you were hitting on her. - What?Orphan2009
• ...you know, I'd like to hit on her maybe at some point.We're the Millers2013
• Rex, is fine. He only hit on me once today so, its a good thingTed2012
• You want me to hit on her?Crazy, Stupid, Love.2011
• We took a hit on the brownstone...Gone Girl2014
• Direct hit on mount 43, sir.Greyhound2020
• Did you just hit on the waitress?The Internship2013
• Sir, I have an IBIS hit on six.The Terminal2004

Learn it in full scenes

• We're the Millers2013
  • David Runs Into Little Ricky
  • David Fights for Casey
  • Brad Offers David a Job

From the same entry

• hit big
• hit the buffers
• hit the ceiling
• hit the deck
• hit the ground running
• hit the hay
• hit in the eye
• hit it
• hit it off
• hit the jackpot
• hit the nail on the head
• hit the road

More slang

• i'll be damned
• on the rocks
• now you're talking
• screw him
• tough luck
• i couldn't care less
• bring it
• fat chance
• hands down
• get your ass over here
• jerk off
• work your arse off