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hit the streets

idiom
Meaning

To go out in search of something or for a specific purpose.


Examples
SIMPLE

The band will hit the streets to promote their new album.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of unemployment, he decided to hit the streets with his resume in hand.

COMPLEX

Following the controversial announcement, thousands of protesters hit the streets to demand immediate legislative reform from the government.

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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