hit the road
Formshits the road, hitting the road, hit the road
- 1To leave where you are and go away.
Like saying goodbye and heading out the door.
It's getting late, so we should hit the road before dark.
She hit the road the moment her shift ended.
Similarleave, go (entry), depart, split
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- 2To get in a car and start a trip.
Like starting your car and driving off on a trip.
Let's hit the road early to beat the holiday traffic.
We packed the car and hit the road at sunrise for the coast.
Similarleave, depart, go (entry)
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