hits, hit, hitting
to hit on
phrasal verb
To flirt or make romantic advances towards someone
- 1He tried to hit on her at the party.
- 2She didn't appreciate him hitting on her at work.
When someone is hitting on you, they are trying to show romantic interest in you. They might compliment you, try to make you laugh, or give you special attention. It's like they are trying to get you to like them in a romantic way.
Remember, hitting on someone should always be done respectfully and with consent. It's important to pay attention to the other person's body language and verbal cues to make sure they are comfortable with your advances.
at a place where flowers are sold
Floral Flirtations
Kevin
Did you see how the cashier smiled at you?
Matthew
Yeah, I think she was trying to hit on me.
Kevin
You should ask her out next time.
Matthew
Maybe I will, she seems really nice.
at a shared workspace
Unexpected Advances
Patricia
Did you see how John was trying to hit on Sarah during the break?
Emily
Yeah, he was being pretty obvious about it.
Patricia
I think she handled it well, though.
Emily
Definitely, she kept it professional.
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Similar to "to hit on":
- 1flirt with
- 2make a pass at