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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Jeff McNeil, who can hit up and down the lineup, slots in at No. 9.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
In contrast to the chaos of Tuesday — when aircraft were grounded during a key portion of the initial firefight due to winds that hit up to 80 mph — the aerial attack Friday into Saturday was key in halting another disastrous run from the fire.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
One of the memorable moments comes at the beginning, with George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley riding around London circa 1981 on their bicycles, hitting up record companies with their tapes.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
After all their men leave, Whitney and Kacey make up, Kimberly hits up Brian, and Bela rushes to Arvind.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
In contrast to the chaos of Tuesday — when aircraft were grounded during a key portion of the initial firefight due to winds that hit up to 80 mph — the aerial attack Friday into Saturday was key in halting another disastrous run from the fire.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
One of the memorable moments comes at the beginning, with George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley riding around London circa 1981 on their bicycles, hitting up record companies with their tapes.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
After all their men leave, Whitney and Kacey make up, Kimberly hits up Brian, and Bela rushes to Arvind.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Hit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20up. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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