hit on
To try to get someone to like you in a romantic way, OR to suddenly think of a good idea.
Meanings
To make romantic or sexual advances toward someone, often in an unsolicited way.
"A man at the bar kept hitting on her even after she said she wasn't interested."
"He's hitting on you, genius."
— The Big Bang Theory, Season 1, Episode 1 (2007)
To discover or think of something, especially a good idea or solution, often by accident.
"After hours of brainstorming, the team finally hit on the perfect marketing strategy."
The flirting sense is predominantly American English and can carry a mildly unwelcome connotation (unsolicited advances). In British English, 'chat up' is more common for this sense. The 'discover an idea' sense is standard in both varieties.
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