Hit the road/trail
phrase
To start a journey or leave a place.
We decided to hit the road early to avoid traffic.
Often appears as...
- hit the road early
- hit the road again
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To start a journey or leave a place.
We decided to hit the road early to avoid traffic.
Often appears as...
- hit the road early
- hit the road again
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Used in informal situations and casual conversations, not in formal writing.
Catch up soon, but now I've got to hit the road!
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Implication
Often implies the need to leave promptly or beginning something without delay.
Grab your bags, it's time to hit the road!
Pro Tip 3/3Travel Context
Especially common when talking about starting a trip or journey.
After breakfast, we'll hit the trail and head up the mountain.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Used in informal situations and casual conversations, not in formal writing.
Catch up soon, but now I've got to hit the road!
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Implication
Often implies the need to leave promptly or beginning something without delay.
Grab your bags, it's time to hit the road!
Pro Tip 3/3Travel Context
Especially common when talking about starting a trip or journey.
After breakfast, we'll hit the trail and head up the mountain.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Used in informal situations and casual conversations, not in formal writing.
Catch up soon, but now I've got to hit the road!
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Implication
Often implies the need to leave promptly or beginning something without delay.
Grab your bags, it's time to hit the road!
Pro Tip 3/3Travel Context
Especially common when talking about starting a trip or journey.
After breakfast, we'll hit the trail and head up the mountain.
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