hit the road

Example Sentences

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More electric cars will hit the road in the coming years, even with demand slowing, the charging companies say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

But if workers must hit the road, management said, they should fuel up on the chain’s own meatloaf and country fried steak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The RAC said the worst time to travel on Wednesday is from 1pm to 7pm as millions hit the road to get home before Christmas Day on Thursday, with delays expected on major routes.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Even before they hit the road, the mere mention of a four-letter acronym is enough to scare Baba and his fellow drivers.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

Cotton was lining up bricks along the edge of the road, and Lenny was swinging a baseball bat at rocks that hit the road sign with a clang.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor