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hit it up

idiom
Meaning

To develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.


Examples
SIMPLE

We hit it off immediately at the party.

CONTEXTUAL

I was nervous about meeting my new roommate, but we hit it off right away after talking about our favorite movies.

COMPLEX

Despite their vastly different professional backgrounds, the two researchers hit it off during the conference, leading to a long and productive collaboration.

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    Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.

  2. 02

    fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch

    To become extremely unattractive.

  3. 03

    hit a lick

    To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.

  4. 04

    hit a snag

    To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.

  5. 05

    hit a wall

    To come up against an insurmountable problem.

  6. 06

    hit above one's weight

    Alternative form of punch above one's weight.

  7. 07

    hit and run

    A road accident in which a driver hits someone and then drives away without stopping to help or take responsibility.

  8. 08

    hit below one's weight

    Alternative form of punch below one's weight.

Last updated April 17, 2026