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

James Knightley, chief international economist at ING, says the nation’s low unemployment rate—at 4.2% in June—means trip-inclined people would likely hit the road regardless.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

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

As millions of Americans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, investors are welcoming the chance to slow down.

From Barron's ● May 25, 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

I dropped my milk can and ran for my life; the can hit the road with a clang and rolled away.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien