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hit on all cylinders
To run smoothly or at full power without any missing or skipping. Said of a motor.
The mechanic tuned the car engine until it was hitting on all cylinders.
To think or work well; to use all your ability.
Bob began to write his examination, and found himself hitting on all cylinders.
The football team was hitting on all cylinders and scored a big victory.
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 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.
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.
Louis was so tired that he hit the sack soon after supper.
The men hit the hay early, in order to be out hunting at dawn.
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.
"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!
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!
It is getting late, so I guess we will hit the road for home.