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[hit between the eyes]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To make a strong impression on; surprise greatly.

Helen hit Joe right between the eyes the moment he saw her.

It was a wonderfully lifelike picture, and it hit Sol right between the eyes.

* /To  […]

[hit bottom] or [touch bottom]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

1. To be at the very lowest.

In August there was a big supply of corn and the price hit bottom.

When Johnny failed the exam his spirits hit bottom.

2. To live through the worst; not to be  […]

[hit home]  {v. phr.}

To go directly to the mark; strike a vulnerable spot.

[hit it off]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To enjoy one another's company; be happy and comfortable in each other's presence.

Tom and Fred hit it off well with each other.

Mary and Jane hit it off from the first.

Syn.: [GET ALONG].

[hit on] or [hit upon]  {v.}

To happen to meet, find, or reach; to choose or think by chance,

John hit on a business that was just starting to grow rapidly.

* /There seemed to be several explanations of the crime, but the detectives hit on the  […]

[hit on all cylinders]  {v. phr.}

1. 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.

2.  {informal}

To think or work well; to use all your  […]

[hit one's stride]  {v. phr.}

1. To walk or run at your best speed; reach your top speed or game.

After walking the first mile, Jim was just hitting his stride.

The horse began to hit his stride and moved ahead of the other horses in the race.

 […]

[hit or miss] also [hit and miss]  {adv.}

In an unplanned or uncontrolled way; aimlessly; carelessly.

[hit parade]  {n.}

1. 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.

2.  {slang}

A list of favorites in order of popularity.

* /Jack is no  […]

[hit the books]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To study your school assignments, prepare for classes.