hit it

phrase

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

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Somebody was probably backing out of our neighbor’s driveway, and hit it! Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026 The two hit it off, developing a deep bond, and in 2018, Ruiz attended Rosales’ first solo exhibition at the Vincent Price Art Museum, an institution within walking distance of Rosales’ first safe space, the East Los Angeles Library. Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 After casting Ryder at the studio’s behest, Di Novi hit it off with the actor, and their rapport led to one of Di Novi’s key early partnerships. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 Or spend the night near Yosemite and hit it also at the crack of dawn. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 7 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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