hit the trail

idiom

chiefly US
: to begin a journey
We should be ready to hit the trail by 8:00.

Examples of hit the trail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, former President Trump hit the trail in D.C. and Philadelphia Saturday, saying his campaign events are his debate prep. ABC News, 23 June 2024 And while Trump has been able to hit the trail in between days in court, an acquittal in the New York case could free him up to discuss a broader range of issues beyond his legal travails. Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 29 May 2024 But during the Colorado summer, there are few more fun things to do than hop in the car, hit the trail and bask in the spray of cascading snowmelt. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024 Having a good pair of winter hiking boots ensures an enjoyable experience when hit the trail in the colder months. Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hit the trail 

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“Hit the trail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20trail. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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