hit the skids

: to reach with or as if with a sudden blow

: to come in quick forceful contact with

: to strike (something, such as a ball) with an object (such as a bat, club, or racket) so as to impart or redirect motion

: an act or instance of striking or forcefully coming in contact with someone or something : an act or instance of hitting or being hit

: a stroke of luck

: a great success

: one of a group of objects (such as planks or logs) used to support or elevate a structure or object

: a wooden fender hung over a ship's side to protect it in handling cargo

: a usually iron shoe or clog attached to a chain and placed under a wheel to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill : drag

: to apply a brake or skid to : slow or halt by a skid

: to haul (logs or something similar) by dragging

: to haul along, slide, hoist, or store on skids