Hit the streets

phrase

To go out into public areas or engage in public activities.

The protesters hit the streets to voice their displeasure with the new law.
Visual representation of "hit the streets" - To go out into public areas or engage in public activities

Often appears as...

  • protesters hit the streets
  • police hit the streets

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Colloquial

phrase

To be made available or introduced to the public, typically for sale or wide usage.

Her new album will hit the streets next month.
Visual representation of "hit the streets" - To be made available or introduced to the public, typically for sale or wide usage

Often appears as...

  • album hit the streets
  • movie hit the streets
phrase

To go out into public areas or engage in public activities.

The protesters hit the streets to voice their displeasure with the new law.
Visual representation of "hit the streets" - To go out into public areas or engage in public activities

Often appears as...

  • protesters hit the streets
  • police hit the streets

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To be made available or introduced to the public, typically for sale or wide usage.

Her new album will hit the streets next month.
Visual representation of "hit the streets" - To be made available or introduced to the public, typically for sale or wide usage

Often appears as...

  • album hit the streets
  • movie hit the streets
Definition 1 of 2
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Active Involvement

Used when people are actively participating in public events, often with a cause.

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The community hit the streets for the annual charity run.
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Visible Presence

Highlights group visibility in a public space, often to attract attention.

Illustration for Visible Presence
Artists hit the streets with their performances during the festival.
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Collective Action

Emphasizes unity in group actions, like protests or celebrations.

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Residents hit the streets to clean up their neighborhood.
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Active Involvement

Used when people are actively participating in public events, often with a cause.

Illustration for Active Involvement
The community hit the streets for the annual charity run.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Visible Presence

Highlights group visibility in a public space, often to attract attention.

Illustration for Visible Presence
Artists hit the streets with their performances during the festival.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collective Action

Emphasizes unity in group actions, like protests or celebrations.

Illustration for Collective Action
Residents hit the streets to clean up their neighborhood.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Active Involvement

Used when people are actively participating in public events, often with a cause.

Illustration for Active Involvement
The community hit the streets for the annual charity run.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Visible Presence

Highlights group visibility in a public space, often to attract attention.

Illustration for Visible Presence
Artists hit the streets with their performances during the festival.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collective Action

Emphasizes unity in group actions, like protests or celebrations.

Illustration for Collective Action
Residents hit the streets to clean up their neighborhood.
Visual representation of the word "Hit the streets"

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