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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Donald Trump is hitting up two western battlegrounds: Arizona and Nevada. —

Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 Spotted around town: VP candidate Tim Walz hits up Old Ebbitt Grill. —

Anna Spiegel, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024 Vessel Vibes Lana hits up antique markets and estate sales for her unique planters and has collected everything from vintage urns to copper water dispensers when styling up her signature creations. —

Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024 Rain and winds resulting from Hurricane Helene could affect some weekend plans to hit up pumpkin patches and apple orchards or take in an outdoor concert. —

Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hit up