hit the pavement
idiom
US, informal
: to go out in search of something or for a specific purpose
I grabbed the classifieds and hit the pavement, looking for a new job.
Examples of hit the pavement in a Sentence
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For your next trip, arrive ready to hit the pavement with a new pair of running shoes.
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2024
Once outside, the suspect allegedly punched Taneja, who hit the pavement, WUSA 9 said in an earlier report, citing a preliminary investigation.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
Haley has also aggressively hit the pavement, with 35 days recorded on the ground in the state and more than 50 events with voters notched, according to an ABC News analysis of events since February.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2024
In fact, the NYC Marathon is one of the few sporting events that allow amateur participants to participate in the same event as professional athletes — and there are plenty of celebrities who have hit the pavement for the event as well.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
For those who tend to hit the pavement at night, the sulphur-reflective colorway keeps runners visible after dark.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Nov. 2023
My head and knee hit the pavement, but absolutely no damage to my bike.
—John Surico, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2023
Other dealers hit the pavement for months in order to find that elusive mix of good bones, good vibes and a good price.
—Julia Halperin, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
Following the vote, Louisville's Ford workers hit the pavement outside the union halls, hosting two practice pickets on Thursday and Friday.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug. 2023
Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2024
Once outside, the suspect allegedly punched Taneja, who hit the pavement, WUSA 9 said in an earlier report, citing a preliminary investigation.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
Haley has also aggressively hit the pavement, with 35 days recorded on the ground in the state and more than 50 events with voters notched, according to an ABC News analysis of events since February.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2024
In fact, the NYC Marathon is one of the few sporting events that allow amateur participants to participate in the same event as professional athletes — and there are plenty of celebrities who have hit the pavement for the event as well.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
For those who tend to hit the pavement at night, the sulphur-reflective colorway keeps runners visible after dark.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Nov. 2023
My head and knee hit the pavement, but absolutely no damage to my bike.
—John Surico, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2023
Other dealers hit the pavement for months in order to find that elusive mix of good bones, good vibes and a good price.
—Julia Halperin, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
Following the vote, Louisville's Ford workers hit the pavement outside the union halls, hosting two practice pickets on Thursday and Friday.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug. 2023
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