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hit the bricksTo travel about, especially on foot.Rate it:

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one-hit wonderA musical performer or musical group known for a single hit song, especially after failing at later attempts at success.Rate it:

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Can't Hit the Side of a BarnTo be unable of hitting the target accurately, to hold horrible planRate it:

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Hit a Brick WallA hurdle and trouble which is impossible to tackle and overcomeRate it:

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hit a rough patchWhen things are going smoothly for a time, and then a tough time begins.Rate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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hit backTo retaliateRate it:

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hit below one's weightAlternative form of punch below one's weight.Rate it:

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Hit Below the BeltOne not showing sportsman spirit rather using unfair tactics to win the gameRate it:

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hit homeTo do something particularly great.Rate it:

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hit homeTo be especially memorable or meaningful; to be fully understood, believed or appreciated.Rate it:

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hit itStart performing; start playing a song, etc.Rate it:

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hit itLeaveRate it:

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hit it bigTo have great success.Rate it:

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hit it offTo develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.Rate it:

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hit it out of the parkDid better than expectedRate it:

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hit it upTo develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.Rate it:

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hit manhired killerRate it:

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hit manhired assassinRate it:

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hit meIn blackjack, said by a player to ask the dealer to deal them another card.Rate it:

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hit meUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see hit,‎ me.Rate it:

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hit offTo describe with quick characteristic strokes.Rate it:

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hit onTo discover, pinpoint; to think up; to realize; to invent.Rate it:

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hit one out of the ballparkTo hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators' seats and lands outside the stadium.Rate it:

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hit one's strideTo reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going.Rate it:

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hit one's strideWhen walking or running, to reach a full or comfortable pace.Rate it:

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hit outTo perform by good luck.Rate it:

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hit outTo react viciously (towards someone/something).Rate it:

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hit paydirtTo strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.Rate it:

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hit piecea published article or post aiming to sway public opinion by presenting false or biased information in a way that appears objective and truthful.Rate it:

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hit someone for sixTo hit another person very hard.Rate it:

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hit the big timeTo become successful and widely known.Rate it:

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hit the booksTo study, especially with particular intensity.Rate it:

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hit the books!Launch a determined review or study of appropriate material and subjects by hitting the books in preparation for a stringent examination/knowledge test in a pre-employment interview.Rate it:

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hit the bottleTo continually drink alcohol to excess, particularly in response to a setback.Rate it:

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hit the bricksTo leave or depart; to get out.Rate it:

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hit the bricksTo participate in a workplace strike or other job action; to participate in a public protest, especially one involving picketing.Rate it:

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hit the bricksMove on to street, highway, road; begin to travel, leave one venue, move on.Rate it:

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hit the buffersTo stop suddenly and unexpectedlyRate it:

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hit the bulls eyeRemarkably accurate, Good shot, right on the mark.Rate it:

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hit the ceilingTo be explosively angry. To lose one's temper.Rate it:

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hit the deckAnnouncement to ship's personnel via P.A. system to arise and leave sleeping quarters.Rate it:

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hit the deck!"Get Up!", "Get Outa The Sack", "Get Out Of Bed!"Rate it:

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hit the fanTo have a dramatic, usually negative, effect.Rate it:

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hit the gasGo, go faster.Rate it:

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hit the ground runningTo begin an activity immediately and with full commitment.Rate it:

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Hit the HayTo go to sleepRate it:

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hit the headlinesTo appear prominently in the news, especially on the front page.Rate it:

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hit the high notesTo produce or attain, at least for a period of time, an especially satisfactory degree of achievement or fulfilment.Rate it:

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hit the jackpotSometimes one can gamble and win BIG!Rate it:

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