hit the town
idiom
informal
: to spend time in the area of a city or town where there are a lot of restaurants, bars, etc.
We're planning to hit the town tomorrow.
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The project hit the town last week and generated immediate bids, according to sources.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
On the contrary, the longtime couple frequently hit the town for date nights and sing each other's praises on Instagram.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Head to the woods for a peaceful hike, curl up by the fire in a cozy cabin, or hit the town for some frosty window-shopping.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
To celebrate her 56th birthday, the newlyweds, who tied the knot in Italy this past June, hit the town with Grammy-winning DJ and music producer Diplo.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
On the contrary, the longtime couple frequently hit the town for date nights and sing each other's praises on Instagram.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Head to the woods for a peaceful hike, curl up by the fire in a cozy cabin, or hit the town for some frosty window-shopping.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
To celebrate her 56th birthday, the newlyweds, who tied the knot in Italy this past June, hit the town with Grammy-winning DJ and music producer Diplo.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hit the town
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“Hit the town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20town. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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