hit or miss
hit and miss
In an unplanned or uncontrolled way; aimlessly; carelessly.
George didn't know which house on the street was Jane's, so he began ringing doorbells hit or miss.
hit parade
A list of songs or tunes arranged in order of popularity.
Tom was overjoyed when his new song was named on the hit parade on the local radio station.
A list of favorites in order of popularity.
Jack is no longer number one on Elsie's hit parade.
hit the big time
Добиться славы, успеха.
He opened his own salon, hit the big time when he designed wedding dresses and clothing for rich.
Он открыл свой салон и имел большой успех, предлагая свадебные платья и одежду для богатых.
hit the books
To study your school assignments, prepare for classes.
Усиленно заниматься; готовиться к занятиям.
Jack broke away from his friends, saying, "I've got to hit the books."
He used to hit the books at school.
Раньше в школе он усердно учился.
After her long illness she had to hit the books to pass the exam.
После ее долгой болезни ей пришлось засесть за учебники, чтобы сдать экзамен.
hit the bull's-eye
To go to the important part of the matter; reach the main question.
John hit the bull's-eye when he said the big question was one of simple honesty.
hit the ceiling
hit the roof
To become violently angry; go into a rage.
When Elaine came home at three in the morning, her father hit the ceiling.
Bob hit the roof when Joe teased him.
hit the deck
To get up from bed, to start working. (From sailor's language as in All hands on the deck!)
OK boys, it's time to hit the deck!
hit the dirt
To take cover under gunfire by falling on the ground.
We hit the dirt the moment we heard the machine gun fire.