English Idiom – Hit the road.
Meaning – To leave or to begin a journey. To depart, especially in order to go home.
The idiom hit the road was featured in a song by Ray Charles in 1961 – see below:
Related Road Expressions:
There are many other idioms that begin with “Hit the…” Here are some common ones:
- Hit the bar/club – To visit a bar/club.
- Hit the big time – To become famous or successful.
- Hit the books – To study.
- Hit the bottle – To get drunk; to drink too much alcohol regularly.
- Hit the deck – To fall to the ground suddenly to avoid danger.
- Hit the gas – To accelerate.
- Hit the ground running – To begin doing something new with great energy or skill.
- Hit the hay – To go to bed.
- Hit the jackpot – To win a lot of money or to be very successful.
- Hit the mark – To be correct or suitable.
- Hit the nail on the head – To be absolutely right about something.
- Hit the roof – To suddenly become very angry.
- Hit the sack – To go to bed.
- Hit the spot – To be exactly right or to give total satisfaction.
Usage:
- You need to head home after a wonderful evening with friends.
- A trip is coming to an end and you need to start driving home.
- You need to tell a customer in your restaurant that they have overstayed their welcome and it is time for them to leave!
Example:
- “It has been great seeing you again but I’ve got a long drive home. It’s time for us to hit the road!”
In The News:
Eagles Hit the Road to Play Vikings, Hornets
Discuss:
- Is there an idiom like this in your country?
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