Hit the deck
To get up from bed, to start working."Let`s hit the deck and get this work done before supper."
Hit the ceiling
To get angry.His wife is going to hit the ceiling when she sees the bill for the car repair.
Hit the bull`s-eye
To go to the most important part of a matter, to reach the main question.The woman hit the bull`s-eye when she talked about the importance of... Read more →
Hit the bricks
To start walking, to go out into the streets (on strike).The post office workers hit the bricks and went on strike.
Hit the bottle
To drink alcohol heavily and regularly.The woman started to hit the bottle soon after her divorce.
Hitch a ride
To ask for a ride from a passing motorist by putting your thumb in the air, to get a ride from a passing motorist.We had no gas so I had to... Read more →
Hit the spot
To refresh you or satisfy you.Drinking the lemonade after the baseball game hit the spot.
Hit the skids
To decline, to decrease in value.The prices of houses hit the skids recently in our city.
Hit the sauce
To drink alcohol heavily and regularly.My neighbor has been hitting the sauce recently although he says that he does not drink.
Hit the sack
To go to bed.I am a little tired so I think that I will hit the sack now.