hit it up
To develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We hit it off immediately at the party.”
“I was nervous about meeting my new roommate, but we hit it off right away after talking about our favorite movies.”
“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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don't let the door hit you on the way out
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.
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fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch
To become extremely unattractive.
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hit a lick
To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.
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hit a snag
To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.
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hit a wall
To come up against an insurmountable problem.
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hit above one's weight
Alternative form of punch above one's weight.
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hit and run
A road accident in which a driver hits someone and then drives away without stopping to help or take responsibility.
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hit below one's weight
Alternative form of punch below one's weight.
Last updated August 10, 2026