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hit it up

C1 slang inseparable transitive
In simple words

To go somewhere fun, or to contact someone to ask them something.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

(Slang) To go to a place, especially somewhere fun or social.

"We should hit it up this weekend — I heard the new rooftop bar is amazing."

Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic slang

(Slang) To contact someone, especially to ask them for something.

"I'm going to hit it up with Marcus about borrowing his car for the trip."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Primarily used in informal American English and internet/youth slang. 'Hit it up' often implies going to a venue or place enthusiastically, or approaching someone. Less stable in meaning than 'hit up'; usage varies regionally and generationally.

Commonly used with

club party venue friend spot

Forms

Base
hit it up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hits it up
he/she/it
Past simple
hit it up
yesterday
Past participle
hit it up
have + pp
-ing form
hitting it up
continuous

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