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"thou hast most kindly hit it"
Double Meaning
Act 2,
Scene 4
Line 51

An explanation of the double meaning  "hit it" in myShakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 4.

Mercutio

Thou hast most kindly hit it.

Mercutio’s statement that Romeo has “hit it” yields two interpretations:

  • He’s made the connection between “courtesy” and “curtsy.” 
  • He’s slept with Rosaline.