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hit the town

idiom.
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal
Definition

idiom. to go out to bars, clubs, or restaurants to have a fun time at night.

idiom. to go out into a city or town to enjoy its nightlife and entertainment. The phrase implies a high-energy, social outing, often involving multiple venues.


SIMPLE

It is Friday night, so let's hit the town!

CONTEXTUAL

After finishing their final exams, the students decided to hit the town and celebrate until the early morning.

COMPLEX

The visiting delegates expressed a desire to hit the town and experience the local culture after the formal dinner concluded.

Usage

usually used in the future tense or as a suggestion for evening social plans.

Teaching tip

the verb 'hit' is used here in its informal sense of 'to go to' or 'to arrive at', similar to 'hit the gym' or 'hit the road'.

Pitfall

We are going to hit a town tonight.We are going to hit the town tonight.the idiom uses the definite article 'the' regardless of which specific town or city is being visited.

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