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 medical group said RSF shelling hit the town’s healthcare center on Monday, after which the paramilitary fighters assaulted medical staff and detained at least one of them.
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ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The project hit the town last week and generated immediate bids, according to sources.
—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
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ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The project hit the town last week and generated immediate bids, according to sources.
—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
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 4 Mar. 2026.
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