Be ready
Hit
Hit verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Nearby Word: hitting
Both terms in one sentence
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If you're lucky, he won't be ready for it, and it'll hit him, leaving him open for a few good whacks with your Weapon of Choice.
Source: Tennis Boss -
Orson believes goalies must be ready to spring at any moment to avoid being hit with the ball.
Source: Comic Strip / U.S. Acres - The Way of the Bear in Punch Club is all about this: forget agility, just hit hard and be ready to take it just as hard.
Source: Mighty Glacier / Video Games
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