hit the rocks
To reach a low point in one's pursuits.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Their relationship hit the rocks after many arguments.”
“The company hit the rocks when sales dropped, forcing the manager to cut the budget significantly.”
“Despite their initial success, the ambitious project eventually hit the rocks due to poor planning and a lack of clear leadership.”
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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