The idiom 'to hit the road' means to start a journey or set off on your way. It's commonly used when beginning a trip.
La expresión 'to hit the road' significa empezar un viaje o ponerse en camino. Se usa comúnmente al iniciar un desplazamiento.
| Idiom | to hit the road |
|---|---|
| Definition | to start a journey; to start on your way to somewhere |
| Examples | - OK, it's time to hit the road. My parents will be expecting me home soon. - We wanted to arrive early so we hit the road before breakfast. - We hit the road after we got Ben into dry clothes and made a stop at Camp 18 for lunch. - What with having breakfast and everything, I didn't hit the road until 11.30. This was not exactly the best way to eat miles and try to make up for lost time. |
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