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hit the bricks

idiom
Meaning

To travel about, especially on foot.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is time to hit the bricks and explore the city.

CONTEXTUAL

After sitting at his desk all morning, he decided to hit the bricks and walk through the park.

COMPLEX

The weary travelers hit the bricks early each morning, determined to see every historic site before their vacation concluded.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    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.

  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

    Sexual intercourse followed by a prompt departure; a one-night stand.

  8. 08

    hit below one's weight

    Alternative form of punch below one's weight.

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