hit the streets

phrase

informal

: to go out in search of something or for a specific purpose

The reporters hit the streets to interview passersby.

Examples of hit the streets in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So put on your walking shoes, hit the streets and start listening—your community is waiting to be heard! — Katherine Brady, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023

As her son hit the streets, Southern California experienced one of the most grueling and intense heat waves of the year. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2023

To kick things off, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis hit the streets of New York City in exciting new behind-the-scenes shots capturing their character's latest fashion moments. — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Oct. 2022

The Angels still hit the streets and ride the trains seven days a week. — Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2021

Rhymes for hit the streets

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