'V n on n' - Construction 20
| Name: | the hit someone on a body part construction |
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| Description: | A person or entity hits someone on a part of the body. The NP following the verb indicates the person or the type of contact. The NP following 'on' indicate the body part. |
| Verbs: | beat, catch, clap, clout, hit, land (+ punch), pat, peck, plant (+ kiss), slap |
| Example: | …the ball hit me on the nose… (BNC) |
| Membership: | physical; impact |
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