hit up

phrasal verb

hit up; hitting up; hits up

US, informal

: to ask (someone) for something (such as money)

She's waiting for the right moment to hit up her father for a loan.

I donated money to that charity a few months ago, and they're already hitting me up for more.

Examples of hit up in a Sentence

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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 June 2024 For a Vegas-style party, hit up Maya Day Club in Scottsdale. —

Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 22 June 2024 Besides the diverse food scene (be sure to hit up spots like Simply Irie Caribbean Cuisine and The Moose and Poncho), Calgary has lots to do indoors and outdoors. —

Mariette Williams, Essence, 21 June 2024 Business regulars come in every Friday afternoon to power lunch, supplemented by locals who live nearby and tourists hitting up Soho’s shopping scene. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hit up

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