hit your straps

hit (one's) straps

1. To start traveling at a consistent pace; to hit one's stride. We started out slow but then hit our straps as we continued through the park.

2. To become proficient in a particular area. Once you hit your straps at your new job, I'm sure your boss will be very impressed with you.

hit your straps

begin to perform as well as you can; hit your stride.

The expression, which is used mainly in sporting contexts, originated in Australian English. It may have originated in the idea of looking for the straps of one's swag pack, interpreted metaphorically as seeking a new job.

1992 Daily Telegraph A number of our players have not hit their straps for whatever reason, but they know that if they don't do it shortly, they'll no longer be part of the team.

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释义	hit your straps hit (one's) straps 1. To start traveling at a consistent pace; to hit one's stride. We started out slow but then hit our straps as we continued through the park. 2. To become proficient in a particular area. Once you hit your straps at your new job, I'm sure your boss will be very impressed with you. See also: hit, strap Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hit your straps begin to perform as well as you can; hit your stride. The expression, which is used mainly in sporting contexts, originated in Australian English. It may have originated in the idea of looking for the straps of one's swag pack, interpreted metaphorically as seeking a new job. 1992 Daily Telegraph A number of our players have not hit their straps for whatever reason, but they know that if they don't do it shortly, they'll no longer be part of the team. See also: hit, strap Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: hit (one's) straps hit it with (one) hit it with someone take a whack at (someone or something) take a whack at someone/something take a whack at something hit with (something) hit it off hit it off with hit it off, to References in periodicals archive Having to hit your straps from the first whistle is what makes the Euros such a compelling tournament. FLYING FRANCE CAN UPSET THE ODDS, YOU BET
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