Hit upon
Hit upon verb - To come upon unexpectedly or by chance.
Swing and hit upon are semantically related. in bring about topic. In some cases you can use "Swing" instead a verb "Hit upon".
Both terms in one sentence
- Haley and his motley crew were one of the first ensembles to hit upon the idea of mixing swing music and country music to create a newer, fresher sound, and with the smash hit "Rock Around The Clock," are the first act to send rock & roll to the top of the charts.
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