hit with

verb3

1. •
   To tell someone something that is surprising or unpleasantly shocking.

   • Just hit me with the bad news straight-up, doc.
2. •
   To share, hand over or impart.

   • He hit me with a proposal.
3. •
   To do something intended to punish or hurt (someone), especially as a sudden or surprise action.

   • We'll hit them with a lawsuit, that'll shut them up.