Choose the right words to complete the sentences & translate the phrasal verb: 1 Suddenly I hit on/ out a radical solution to the problem.
2 They accused him of not having done enough, & he hit back/ out at their claims.
3 If you criticize the way James works, he is sure to hit for/ back.
4 Some companies would be hit at/ for millions of dollars in fine.
5 In her speech she hit on/ out against the club’s petty rules.
6 He didn’t see the people attacking him, he just hit back/ out wildly in all directions.
7 I t was clear that sooner or later the police would hit at/ upon the truth.
8 In his article the journalist hit back/ out at racism.
9 The sneer was obvious, but he didn’t hit for/ out.
10 Colin never starts a fight, but if somebody hits him, he hits them back/ on.

1) Suddenly I hit on a radical solution to the problem.
"Hit on" in this sentence means to come up with or discover a radical solution. It implies that the solution was unexpected and sudden.

2) They accused him of not having done enough, and he hit back at their claims.
"Hit back" in this sentence means to respond strongly and aggressively to someone's accusations or criticism. It suggests that the person defended themselves vigorously.

3) If you criticize the way James works, he is sure to hit back.
"Hit back" in this sentence means that James will respond defensively or aggressively if his work is criticized. It implies that he will not tolerate negative comments.

4) Some companies would be hit for millions of dollars in fines.
"Hit for" in this sentence means that companies would be required to pay a large amount of money in fines. It suggests that the companies would face a financial burden.

5) In her speech, she hit out against the club's petty rules.
"Hit out" in this sentence means to strongly criticize or express disapproval of the club's petty rules. It implies that the person is speaking out against them.

6) He didn't see the people attacking him, he just hit out wildly in all directions.
"Hit out" in this sentence means to react in a violent or uncontrolled manner without specifically targeting anyone. It suggests that the person was defending themselves without clear direction.

7) It was clear that sooner or later the police would hit upon the truth.
"Hit upon" in this sentence means that the police would eventually discover or come across the truth. It implies that the truth will be found through investigation or chance.

8) In his article, the journalist hit back at racism.
"Hit back" in this sentence means that the journalist strongly criticized or condemned racism in his article. It suggests that he responded with a forceful argument against it.

9) The sneer was obvious, but he didn't hit out.
"Hit out" in this sentence means that the person didn't respond aggressively or attack verbally, despite the obvious sneer. It implies that the person exercised restraint or chose not to engage in conflict.

10) Colin never starts a fight, but if somebody hits him, he hits them back.
"Hit them back" in this sentence means that if someone physically attacks Colin, he will respond by defending himself physically. It suggests that he will retaliate if provoked or assaulted.