pound the streets/pavement

phrase

: to walk or run on the street especially in search of something

She's out there every day pounding the pavement, looking for work.

Hard-core joggers will pound the streets in all kinds of weather.

Examples of pound the streets/pavement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Legions of paralegals and poets pound the pavement, looking in vain for a place to add value. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026

With your favorite pair of jeans and a laidback leather jacket, these boots are ready to pound the pavement. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025

While tourists pound the pavement visiting the iconic landmarks aboveground, explorers can search beneath the streets of the Eternal City for a different perspective on ancient—and modern—Roman life. — Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025

The host then went on to reminisce about the old days when journalists had to work sources and pound the pavement to get secret war documents. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025

The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40 running shoe is packable and provides enough cushioning to comfortably pound the pavement on long runs and longer travel days alike. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023