Hit the roof
To become very angry, to go into a rage.The father hit the roof when he discovered that his son had wrecked the family car.
Hit the road
To leave.We should hit the road early tomorrow morning if we want to reach the seashore before evening.
Hit the pavement
To travel on foot, to begin to travel someplace in a car.We will hit the pavement tomorrow and begin our holiday by car.
Hit the nail on the head
To make a correct guess or analysis.The accountant hit the nail on the head when he wrote the report about the bank`s problems.
Hit the jackpot
To be very lucky or successful.My friend hit the jackpot when she bought a lottery ticket last week.
Hit the high spots
To consider or mention only the more important parts of something.Our boss only had time to hit the high spots in his report but still it was... Read more →
Hit the hay
To go to bed.I decided to hit the hay early last night because I was very tired.
Hit the books
To study or prepare for class.I stayed home all weekend and hit the books.
Hit (someone) up for (something)
To ask someone for something.My friend tried to hit me up for some money but I said no.
Hit (someone) right between the eyes
To make a strong impression on someone, to surprise someone.The singer's incredible performance really hit me between the eyes.