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30 Sep 2022
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Question about English (US)
Do native speakers use this phrase “I hit on an idea”?
Do native speakers use this phrase “I hit on an idea”?
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@opalune1030
ex:
When we first hit on the idea, everyone told us it would never work.
(to think of an idea when you didn't expect or intend to, especially one that solves a problem)
ex:
I have got an idea
(when you came up with an idea)
ex: Hit me up whenever you need help.
(slang to ask someone for something)
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