hit the fan
To become a big public problem or controversy.
The whole mess hit the fan when the judge was arrested for drunken driving for the second time.
hit the hay
hit the sack
To go to bed.
Ложиться спать.
The men hit the hay early, in order to be out hunting at dawn.
Louis was so tired that he hit the sack soon after supper.
It was raining and we were tired, so we only half-unpacked the car then hit the sack.
Шел дождь, мы устали, так что мы только наполовину разгрузили машину и легли спать.
hit the high spots
To consider, mention, or see only the more important parts of something such as a book, war, or school course.
In his lecture, the speaker hit the high spots of his subject.
The first course in general science hits only the high spots of the physical sciences.
The Bakers went to the fair for one day, and only hit the high spots.
hit the jackpot
To be very lucky or successful.
Mr. Brown invented a new gadget which hit the jackpot.
Mrs. Smith hit the jackpot when she got Lula for a maid.
hit the nail on the head
To get something exactly right; speak or act in the most fitting or effective way.
The mayor's talk on race relations hit the nail on the head.
hit the road
To become a wanderer; to live an idle life; become a tramp or hobo.
Становиться странником, бродягой.
When Jack's wife left him, he felt a desire to travel, so he hit the road.
To leave, especially in a car.
Уезжать, как правило на машине.
It is getting late, so I guess we will hit the road for home.
He packed his car and hit the road for California.
I have everything for our holiday. Let's hit the road!
У меня есть все для нашего отдыха. Давай отправимся в путь!
"Hit the Road Jack and dont you come back no more no more no more no more!"
Убирайся, Джек, и не смей возвращаться никогда, никогда, никогда, никогда!
hit the sauce
To drink alcoholic beverages - especially heavily and habitually.
When Sue left him, Joe began to hit the sauce.
hit the spot
To refresh fully or satisfy you; bring back your spirits or strength. Used especially of food or drink.
A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired.
Mother's apple pie always hits the spot with the boys.