What does "hit" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with hit, also see (hit) below the belt; can't hit the broad side of a barn; heavy hitter; make a hit; pinch hitter; smash hit.

See hit in WNW Idioms

hit it off

to get along well together; be congenial

hit off

to mimic or portray briefly and well, usually in a satirical way

hit on

Slang to make sexual advances to

hit or miss

without regard to success or failure; in a haphazard or aimless way

hit (out) at

to aim a blow at; try to hit
to attack in words; criticize severely

hit over the head

to strike on the head
to emphasize repeatedly or strongly to you don't have to hit me over the head with itâI understand

hit the fan

Slang to become suddenly embarrassing, troublesome, etc.; have a strong negative effect

hit the ground running

Informal to work or function vigorously and effectively from the very beginning

hit the road

â Slang

to leave; go away

See hit in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

hit it big

Slang

To be successful: investors who hit it big on the stock market.

hit it off

Informal

To get along well together.

hit the books

Informal

To study, especially with concentrated effort.

bottle

hit the /booze/sauce Slang

To engage in drinking alcoholic beverages.

hit the bricks

Slang

To go on strike.

hit the fan

Slang

To have serious, usually adverse consequences.

hit the ground running

Informal

To begin a venture with great energy, involvement, and competence.

hay

hit the /sack Slang

To go to bed: hit the hay well before midnight.

points

hit the high /spots

To direct attention to the most important points or places.

hit the jackpot

To become highly and unexpectedly successful, especially to win a great deal of money.

hit the nail on the head

To be absolutely right.

hit the road

Slang

To set out, as on a trip; leave.

roof

hit the /ceiling Slang

To express anger, especially vehemently.

hit the spot

To give total or desired satisfaction, as food or drink.

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