'Hit the road' Meaning
What does the saying 'Hit the road' mean?
Meaning: When people hit the road, they leave a place to go somewhere else.
Contributor: Richard Flynn
Country: International English | Subject Area: Transport & Travel | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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