“hit the”

The following 30 entries include the term hit the.

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hit the bull's-eye

phrase

: to be exactly correct

hit the deck

phrase

: to drop down to the floor suddenly

hit the dirt

phrase

: to drop down to the ground suddenly

hit the gas

phrase

: to push down on the accelerator in a vehicle in a sudden and forceful way

hit the ground

phrase

: to drop down to the ground suddenly

hit the light

phrase

: to turn off a light

hit the mark

phrase

: to be very accurate

hit the pavement

phrase

: to go out in search of something or for a specific purpose

hit the showers

phrase

: to go somewhere (such as a locker room) and use the showers there

hit the skids

phrase

: to begin to fail or get worse very suddenly and quickly

hit the slopes

phrase

: to go skiing

hit the street

phrase

: to become available for illegal purchase

hit the streets

phrase

: to go out in search of something or for a specific purpose

hit the town

phrase

: to spend time in the area of a city or town where there are a lot of restaurants, bars, etc.

hit the trail

phrase

: to begin a journey

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