Hit the road/trail

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To start a journey or leave a place.

We decided to hit the road early to avoid traffic.
Visual representation of "hit the road/trail" - To start a journey or leave a place

Often appears as...

  • hit the road early
  • hit the road again

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "hit the road/trail"
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Casual Tone

Used in informal situations and casual conversations, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Catch up soon, but now I've got to hit the road!
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Urgency Implication

Often implies the need to leave promptly or beginning something without delay.

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Grab your bags, it's time to hit the road!
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Travel Context

Especially common when talking about starting a trip or journey.

Illustration for Travel Context
After breakfast, we'll hit the trail and head up the mountain.
Visual representation of the word "Hit the road/trail"

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