hit with

English

Verb

hit with (third-person singular simple present hits with, present participle hitting with, simple past and past participle hit with)

1. To do something intended to punish or hurt (someone), especially as a sudden or surprise action.

   We'll hit them with a lawsuit, that'll shut them up.

2. To tell someone something that is surprising or unpleasantly shocking.

   Just hit me with the bad news straight-up, doc.