Question 132
HardOriginal questionChoose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
While washing clothes, she HIT UPON the idea for a new machine.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To hit upon an idea is to think of it suddenly.
Worth noting
Attacked reads "hit" literally.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "hit upon"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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