hit

hit

1. noun, slang A dose of an illegal drug. When I was at the worst point of my addiction, every waking moment was spent trying to find a way to score my next hit.
2. noun, slang An inhalation of smoke from a cigarette or pipe, especially one filled with drugs. Yo, can I get a hit off that bong?
3. noun, slang A hired or premeditated murder, especially done by a member of an organized crime syndicate. Most people assumed the politician's murder was a hit orchestrated by the mob.
4. noun, informal Someone or something that is very popular and successful on a large scale. She never found much success in America, but she's a huge hit in Japan. I never expected this silly book of mine to become such a big hit.
5. adjective, informal Very popular or successful. The band's hit new song has been on the top of the charts for four weeks straight. The studio's hit film has been breaking box office records.
6. verb, informal To begin traveling on (something). We're hitting the road at 8 AM sharp, so make sure you get to bed early tonight.
7. verb, informal To go to or arrive at (some place). I think I'm going to hit the gym tonight. Why don't we hit the beach this afternoon?
8. verb, vulgar slang To have sex with (someone). Usually used with the pronouns "that" or "it." A: "Wow, look at that chick over there—she's so hot!" B: "Yeah, she is. I would totally hit that!"
9. verb, slang To inhale smoke from (a cigarette or pipe), especially one filled with drugs. You want to hit this pipe, dude?
10. verb, slang To drink (something), especially to an excessive degree. You've been hitting the bottle pretty hard lately. Maybe you should take a break from the drinking.

hit it

To start something (such as a machine) or begin doing something. Usually used as an imperative. Let's get this party started. Hit it, DJ! I've got this thing rigged so that when you hit it, the whole place will light up.
See also: hit

hit me

1. In blackjack, a request for the dealer to give one another card. I was still pretty far from 21, so I said, "Hit me!" A: "A jack of spades and a two of hearts. That's 12." B: "Hit me."
2. slang Go ahead and ask me your question or tell me what you were going to say. A: "I've got the sales numbers back." B: "OK, hit me." A: "Well, it's not great." A: "Boss, could I ask you something?" B: "Sure, Tom. Hit me."
3. slang A request for another alcoholic drink. Yeah, I'll take another shot—hit me!
4. slang A request for someone to give one a high five (slapping one's raised hand, as in a show of congratulation or celebration). Hit me, my friend! How've you been?
See also: hit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hit someone

Fig. [of a meaning] being understood by someone. I didn't understand what she was getting at until it suddenly hit me. She was asking for a ride home.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

ˈhit it

(spoken) used to tell somebody to start doing something, such as playing music: Hit it, Louis!
See also: hit
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

hit

1. n. a success; something that meets with approval. (Often with with.) The fudge with nuts in it was a great hit at the sale.
2. n. a successful result; something that is exactly as intended. Your idea was right on target—a hit for sure.
3. n. a drink of liquor; a dose of a drug. (see also bop.) He had a hit of sauce and went out to finish his work.
4. tv. to reach something; to achieve something. I hit sixty next month, and I’m going to retire.
5. tv. to kill someone; to assassinate someone. (Underworld.) The thug set out to hit the mayor, but got nabbed first.
6. tv. to attack or rob someone or something. (Underworld.) Can you believe that they tried to hit a block party on Fourth Street?
7. n. a robbery; an assassination. (Underworld.) There was a hit at the bank on Maple Street last night.

Hit me

1. and hit me again tv. [in gambling] Deal me a card. Hit me again, dealer!
2. tv. Give me the high five. Hit me! Where you been? Hit me again!
3. and hit me again tv. Serve me (another) drink. Hit me again, bartender.
See also: hit
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See:
  • (it's) time to hit the road
  • (I've) got to hit the road
  • (one) (had) better hit the road
  • (the) shit hits the fan
  • a hit list
  • a smash hit
  • a walk is as good as a hit
  • be a hit with (someone)
  • be hard hit (by something)
  • be hit for six
  • be hitting (one's) head against a (brick) wall
  • be hitting on all cylinders
  • be/make a hit with somebody
  • below the belt
  • below the belt, hit
  • born on third base but believes (one) hit a triple
  • bottom
  • can’t hit the broad side of a barn
  • can’t hit the side of a barn
  • can't hit the (broad) side of a barn
  • can't hit the broad side of a barn
  • can't hit the side of a barn
  • close to home
  • couldn't hit the side of a barn
  • don't let the door hit you on the way out
  • Don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you!
  • don't let the doorknob hit you where the dog should have bit you
  • Don't let the doorknob hit you where the good Lord split you!
  • fat hit the fire
  • fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down
  • fire on all cylinders
  • firing on all cylinders
  • get hit for six
  • get hit on
  • get into your stride
  • go through a bad patch
  • go through a sticky patch
  • go through the roof
  • go through, hit, etc. a bad/sticky patch
  • grab/hit/make the headlines
  • hard hit, be
  • hit
  • hit (one) (right) between the eyes
  • hit (one) below the belt
  • hit (one) close to home
  • hit (one) for (something)
  • hit (one) for six
  • hit (one) in the eye
  • hit (one) like a brick wall
  • hit (one) like a ton of bricks
  • hit (one) up for (something)
  • hit (one) when (one) is down
  • hit (one) where (one) lives
  • hit (one) where it hurts (most)
  • hit (one's) straps
  • hit (one's) stride
  • hit (someone or something) hard
  • hit (someone or something) with (something)
  • hit (someone) in (something)
  • hit (something) out of the (ball)park
  • hit (the) headlines
  • hit (up)on (something)
  • hit a (raw) nerve
  • hit a bad patch
  • hit a brick wall
  • hit a happy medium
  • hit a home run
  • hit a plateau
  • hit a snag
  • hit a sour note
  • hit a sticky patch
  • hit a stone wall
  • hit a wall
  • hit above (one's) weight
  • hit against
  • hit against (someone or something)
  • hit and miss
  • hit at
  • hit at (someone or something)
  • hit back
  • hit back (at someone or something)
  • hit below (one's) weight
  • hit below the belt
  • hit between the eyes
  • hit big
  • hit bottom
  • hit by the stupid stick
  • hit by the ugly stick
  • hit by/with the stupid stick
  • hit by/with the ugly stick
  • hit hard
  • hit home
  • hit home with (one)
  • hit in
  • hit it
  • hit it big
  • hit it off
  • hit it off with
  • hit it off, to
  • hit it up (with someone)
  • hit it with (one)
  • hit it with someone
  • hit list
  • hit man
  • hit me
  • hit me (right) in the feels
  • hit me again
  • hit me on the hip
  • hit me up
  • hit off
  • hit on
  • hit on (one)
  • hit on all cylinders
  • hit on all six
  • hit on someone
  • hit on something
  • hit on, to
  • hit one where one lives
  • hit one's stride
  • hit or miss
  • hit out
  • hit out for (some place)
  • hit parade
  • hit pay dirt
  • hit rock bottom
  • hit shops
  • hit somebody in the eye
  • hit somebody when they're down
  • hit somebody where it hurts
  • hit somebody/something hard
  • hit someone below the belt
  • hit someone for six
  • hit someone for something
  • hit someone in the eye
  • hit someone up for something
  • hit someone with something
  • hit speeds of
  • hit speeds of (some amount)
  • hit stores
  • hit stride
  • hit the
  • hit the (broad) side of a barn
  • hit the big one
  • hit the big time
  • hit the books
  • hit the booze
  • hit the bottle
  • hit the brakes
  • hit the bricks
  • hit the buffers
  • hit the bull’s-eye
  • hit the bull's-eye
  • hit the ceiling
  • hit the ceiling, to
  • hit the deck
  • hit the dirt
  • hit the fan
  • hit the gas
  • hit the ground
  • hit the ground running
  • hit the ground running, to
  • hit the hay
  • hit the hay/sack, to
  • hit the headlines
  • hit the high
  • hit the high points
  • hit the high spots
  • hit the high spots, to
  • hit the jackpot
  • hit the jackpot, to
  • hit the john
  • hit the mark
  • hit the nail (right) on the head
  • hit the nail on the head
  • hit the nail on the head, to
  • hit the panic button
  • hit the pavement
  • hit the right chord
  • hit the right note
  • hit the road
  • hit the rock
  • hit the rocks
  • hit the roof
  • hit the roof/ceiling
  • hit the sack
  • hit the sack/hay
  • hit the sauce
  • hit the sawdust trail
  • hit the side of a barn
  • hit the silk
  • hit the skids
  • hit the spot
  • hit the spot, to
  • hit the streets
  • hit the trail
  • hit the wall
  • hit the white
  • hit town
  • hit two birds with one stone
  • hit under the wing
  • hit up
  • hit up for
  • hit where you live
  • hit with
  • hit with (something)
  • hit your straps
  • hit/knock somebody/something for six
  • hit/miss the mark
  • hit/reach rock bottom
  • hit/strike home
  • hit/strike pay dirt
  • hit/strike the right/wrong note
  • hit/touch a nerve
  • hit-and-miss
  • hit-and-run
  • hitting on all cylinders
  • like a ton of bricks
  • make a hit
  • make a hit with
  • make a hit with (someone or something)
  • make a hit with (someone)
  • nose hit
  • not know what hit (one)
  • not know what hit you
  • off the mark
  • on the nail
  • one-hit wonder
  • pay dirt, hit
  • pay dirt, to hit/strike
  • pinch-hit
  • pinch-hit for
  • pinch-hit for (someone)
  • put a hit (out) on (one)
  • reach stride
  • ring the bell
  • smash hit
  • strike a happy medium
  • strike a sour note
  • take a hit
  • take the fall (for someone or something)
  • take the hit (for someone or something)
  • take two and hit to right
  • the fat hit the fire
  • the rubber hits the road
  • time to hit the road
  • when the rubber hits the road
  • where the rubber hits the road
  • wouldn't know (something) if it hit (one) in the face
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