hit it

phrase

informal
—used to tell a group of musicians to begin playing
Hit it, boys!

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The two hit it off over coffee, which was also where Patrick opened up about his three late children. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Céline hit it before letting out a sigh of relief, almost suspended in that moment. — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026 While de Saint Sernin has launched his own line and built into a household name in the subsequent years, the two hit it off immediately during that first encounter. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026 According to police, the victim honked at Little, which led the woman to speed toward the victim's vehicle and hit it. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit it

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“Hit it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20it. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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