takes a hit

A form of take a hit — To suffer undesirable consequences, especially a decrease in reputation, score, etc.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take a hit
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APA

takes a hit. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20a%20hit

MLA

“takes a hit.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20a%20hit. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “takes a hit,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20a%20hit.

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