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