Idioms & Slang

Hit the road

hɪt ðə roʊd

idiom

What does Hit the road mean?

To leave or start a journey.

Example sentence

"It's getting late — time to hit the road."

American usage tip

Also 'hit the gym', 'hit the sack' (sleep).

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