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.
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Cycling is a great way to hit up many of Milwaukee’s top spots, including the Milwaukee Public Market (West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe is a must), the RiverWalk, and the Historic Third Ward (for 10 blocks of top shopping).
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Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 16 Apr. 2025
On day one of Coachella 2025, Hailey Bieber hit up the 818 tequila outpost in an itty-bitty black halter minidress and kitten-heel thong sandals, a far cry from the low-slung cargo pants and baseball caps of yesteryear.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2025
With spring here, many adventurists are hitting up their local lakes and rivers for water activities.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Jason Heyward pinch-ran for Diaz and took off on a 3-2 pitch that Tatis hit up the middle on a line to put men at first and third.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 16 Apr. 2025
On day one of Coachella 2025, Hailey Bieber hit up the 818 tequila outpost in an itty-bitty black halter minidress and kitten-heel thong sandals, a far cry from the low-slung cargo pants and baseball caps of yesteryear.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2025
With spring here, many adventurists are hitting up their local lakes and rivers for water activities.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Jason Heyward pinch-ran for Diaz and took off on a 3-2 pitch that Tatis hit up the middle on a line to put men at first and third.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hit up
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“Hit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20up. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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