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I hit on you vs I hit at you

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and are used in different contexts. 'I hit on you' means to flirt with someone or show romantic interest, while 'I hit at you' means to make an attempt or criticize someone indirectly. Therefore, they are not directly comparable as they convey different intentions.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 951 views

I hit on you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express flirting or showing romantic interest in someone.

This phrase is used when someone is trying to flirt with or show romantic interest in another person. It is important to use it in appropriate and consensual situations.

Examples:

I think he's hitting on you. He keeps complimenting you.
She didn't realize he was hitting on her until he asked her out.
Are you hitting on me? I'm not interested.
He's always hitting on girls at the bar.
I don't like it when people hit on me at work.

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Feb 12, 2014 ... Guys at the gym, can I hit on you? (self.Fitness). submitted 11 months ago by Xicre. sorry, this has been archived and can no longer be voted on.
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Alternatives:

I'm flirting with you.
I'm showing interest in you.
I'm trying to get your attention romantically.
I'm making a move on you.
I'm trying to charm you.

I hit at you

This phrase is correct and used to indicate making an attempt or criticizing someone indirectly.

This phrase is used when someone is trying to make an attempt at something or criticize someone indirectly. It can imply a sense of trying to achieve something or convey disapproval.

Examples:

She hit at him with a sarcastic comment.
He's always hitting at his colleagues' work without offering any solutions.
The teacher hit at the students' lack of effort in the project.
The politician hit at his opponent's policies during the debate.
I felt like she was hitting at me with her remarks.

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Dec 23, 2009 ... "Hmm, are you referring to, 'Use Matrix moves to defend yourself from the onslaught of tennis balls I hit at you?'" And from then on, until Earth 1 ...
Feb 28, 2012 ... I hit at you because i am in this situation and not you and I know the truth , my conscience is clear Sarah. I am praying that this Story will result to ...
I hit at you humourously because you provoke the hare which is faster than the bull dog. Look at how i relate with the Honourable Minister of ...

Alternatives:

I attempted to do something.
I indirectly criticized you.
I hinted at my disapproval.
I insinuated something towards you.
I made a veiled criticism towards you.

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