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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hit the road

But the 61 million Americans AAA expects to hit the road in the next few days should count on hearing updates anywhere the signal is strong.

From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026

It’s also a time when many Americans hit the road, with AAA predicting a record-setting 45 million people traveling domestically.

From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026

After Coachella, the installation is scheduled to hit the road with stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026

Then I hurled it as far as I could and made my wish quick before that penny hit the road and bounced into the woods.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor