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hit on
To flirt or suggest romantic interest.
hit one out of the ballpark
To achieve something extraordinary.
hit one's straps
to reach full ability or performance
hit pause
to temporarily stop an activity
hit pay dirt
to find great success or wealth
hit rock bottom
reach the lowest point in life or situation.
hit someone for six
surprise or impress someone greatly
hit someone when they are down
to take advantage of someone's weakness.
hit the accelerator
To increase speed suddenly.
hit the big time
to achieve major success or fame
hit the bottle
Begin drinking alcohol excessively.
hit the bricks
to leave; to go away.
hit the buffers
come to a complete stop or failure
hit the fan
A situation suddenly becomes chaotic or problematic.
hit the gas
accelerate quickly in a vehicle
hit the ground running
Begin something with immediate energy.
hit the high notes
to perform exceptionally well
hit the jackpot
achieve great success unexpectedly.
hit the nail on the head
to be exactly right or accurate.
hit the pavement
Start walking or searching actively.
hit the road
to leave for a journey.
hit the rocks
To fail or collapse suddenly.
hit the roof
become extremely angry or upset
hit the sheets
To go to bed and sleep.