hit the road

Idioms  

1. Also, hit the trail. Set out, as on a trip. For example, Come on, it's time to hit the road, or Jack hit the trail at dawn. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

In “Weren’t for the Wind,” her second top 40 hit, she’s addicted to leaving, trampling promises underfoot in her haste to hit the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

But the rubber will likely hit the road for software soon.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

But if workers must hit the road, management said, they should fuel up on the chain’s own meatloaf and country fried steak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Fans are also hoping Radiohead will schedule more dates after their recent comeback tour; and there are rumours that U2 and Harry Styles will hit the road in 2026.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Thus, Iran told the British oil companies to hit the road, and the Brits were predictably pissed.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi