English Expression · Intermediate
hit upon
To address
Pronunciation: say hit upon
Meaning
To discover or find something, often by chance or after searching.
Example
She finally hit upon the solution to the problem.
She finally hit upon the solution to the problem.
Practice tips
- Practice hit upon out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.