"a sharp hit" is a correct phrase and is commonly used in written English.
It means a strong or powerful hit. You can use it in a variety of contexts, such as describing a physical impact, a verbal attack, or a sudden realization. Example: The boxer delivered a sharp hit to his opponent's jaw, knocking him to the ground. Example: The politician's opponent took a sharp hit at her during the debate, accusing her of lying to the public. Example: As she looked through the old photos, she felt a sharp hit of nostalgia for her childhood summers spent at the lake.
Some business leaders have complained of a sharp hit to tourism.
So much so, in fact, the television audience and ballpark attendance for Japan's professional teams have taken a sharp hit.
Asia's fast-growing economies have weathered a tough 2012 relatively well, and economists say that unless the U.S. and euro zone economies take a sharp hit in 2013, the region could pick up steam again next year.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 180 points and the broader Standard & Poor's 500-stock index lost 1.5percentt, as shares of banks and financial services firms took a sharp hit.
At the same time, the schools are looking for growth in so-called emerging markets because auction house results this year have shown that the global art market is starting to bounce back after taking a sharp hit during the financial crisis.
Richie DeJesus led off the bottom of the fourth with a weak ground ball to Tanaka, marking the first time a Boynton Beach player had put the ball in play, and R.J. Neal followed that with a sharp hit to right to end the no-hit bid.
Moody's might have been the latest ratings agency to downgrade Greece on Tuesday, but to those who were expecting a sharper hit to the country's reputation, there were reasons to be cheerful — that Moody's downgrade wasn't as bad as it might have been.
While holidaymakers might take a short, sharp hit from a weakening pound, a change in the strength of sterling may be more of a lingering issue for expats.
A sharp, pungent hit of Vietnamese cinnamon hinted at its heat on the palate.
Leiter's next pitch, a sharp cutter, hit Brad Ausmus's jersey, loading the bases.
But the Sussex wicketkeeper called Brindle through for one risky single too many and was run out by a sharp direct hit - "It was my call, just a shame I couldn't continue," said Taylor - from player of the match Bolton at backward point.
