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ESLPod_1053_WE_1780 Buying Food at the Concession Stand The verb "to hit," in this podcast, means to go somewhere and get something quickly, especially to buy something: "Do we have time to hit the deli for some sandwiches before the presentation begins?" The phrase "to hit the bottle" means to drink too much alcohol: "Wyatt is at the bar again, hitting the bottle." The phrase "to hit a wall" means to confront an obstacle and suddenly be unable to continue making progress: "The author hit a wall and wasn't able to write anything for weeks." The phrase "to hit the road" means to begin a trip or journey: "They're hoping to hit the road by 11:00." Finally, the phrase "to hit the headlines" means to be reported widely in the media: "When this story hits the headlines, we'll be famous!"

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ESLPod 1053 to hit Food + Drink

Id	ESLPod_1053_WE_1780
Episode Id	ESLPod 1053
Episode Title	Buying Food at the Concession Stand
Phrase	to hit
Text	The verb "to hit," in this podcast, means to go somewhere and get something quickly, especially to buy something: "Do we have time to hit the deli for some sandwiches before the presentation begins?" The phrase "to hit the bottle" means to drink too much alcohol: "Wyatt is at the bar again, hitting the bottle." The phrase "to hit a wall" means to confront an obstacle and suddenly be unable to continue making progress: "The author hit a wall and wasn't able to write anything for weeks." The phrase "to hit the road" means to begin a trip or journey: "They're hoping to hit the road by 11:00." Finally, the phrase "to hit the headlines" means to be reported widely in the media: "When this story hits the headlines, we'll be famous!"
Topics	Food + Drink

Hit Means Phrase Eslpod Food Drink Buying Concession