hit the road

phrase

Synonyms of hit the roadnext
: leave, travel
also : to set out

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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 Gas prices have increased this week in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas as drivers get ready to hit the road for the long Fourth of July weekend. Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 Hill will be hitting the road for a series of intimate acoustic performances across the globe this July. Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019

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“Hit the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20road. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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