HIT THE ROAD Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

hit the road

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Definition of hit the road

as in exit

to leave a place often for another When the sun started to set they knew it was time to hit the road.

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Recent Examples of hit the road When the stainless-steel pickup hit the road in 2023, Tesla was the world’s biggest electric-car company. — Tim Levin, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 The Royals will also hit the road for some holidays and other festivities in 2027. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 The mentor-student dynamic strikes the right chord, but the best scenes — besides when the Batmobile hits the road — occur between Bruce/Batman and Alfred (Michael Caine). — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit the road

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