hit with

English

Verb

hit with (third-person singular simple present hits with, present participle hitting with, simple past and past participle hit with)

To do something intended to punish or hurt (someone), especially as a sudden or surprise action.
We'll hit them with a lawsuit, that'll shut them up.
To tell someone something that is surprising or unpleasantly shocking.
Just hit me with the bad news straight-up, doc.
To share, hand over or impart.
He hit me with a proposal.