A comedy act in earlier days often included a part where one of the comedians would hit the others over the head with a soft object.

VOA: special.2009.11.29

The song was a million-selling hit on the R&B charts in the 1960s, and over the years, it became Taylor's most-requested show tune.

VOA: standard.2009.06.18

"We hit it", Mr.Putin exclaimed as his plane zoomed low over the flames.

VOA: standard.2010.08.10

Thailand's tourism industry has taken a hit as thousands of anti-government protesters have taken to the streets over the past few weeks to try to force fresh elections.

VOA: standard.2010.03.27

Lynn was referring to decades of controversy over whether it was possible to develop a missile that could hit and destroy an incoming missile in flight, and to do so at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

They are looking for anything to hit him over the head with,". Mr.Obama and many European governments are warning they will not recognize November elections in Honduras, if the de facto government remains in power.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23