Hit the trail Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹeɪɫ
HIT thuh TRAYL
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈeɪl
HIT thuh TRAYL
Definition
To start a journey, especially by walking or hiking; sometimes used informally to mean 'leave' or 'get going'.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in American English. Common in contexts about hiking or setting out on a trip, but also used to mean 'leave' (like 'Let's hit the trail!'). Not used for regular commuting or driving. Often positive and enthusiastic.
Spanish: ponerse en camino - empezar a caminar (sendero)Portuguese (BR): pegar a trilha - começar a caminhadaPortuguese (PT): meter-se a caminho - ir para o trilhoChinese (Simplified): 启程 - 上路 - 去远足Chinese (Traditional): 啟程 - 上路 - 去健行Hindi: रास्ते पर निकलना - यात्रा शुरू करनाArabic: الانطلاق في الطريق - بدء الرحلةBengali: পথে যাত্রা শুরু করাRussian: отправиться в путь - выйти на тропуJapanese: 出発する - トレイルを歩き始めるVietnamese: lên đường - bắt đầu đi bộ đường dàiKorean: 길을 나서다 - 트레킹을 시작하다Turkish: yola çıkmak - yürüyüşe başlamakUrdu: راستے پر چلنا - سفر کا آغاز کرناIndonesian: memulai perjalanan - mulai mendaki jalur
Example Sentences
Let's hit the trail early so we can enjoy the sunrise.
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We should hit the trail before it gets too hot.
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After packing our bags, we were ready to hit the trail.
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It's getting late—let's hit the trail before dark.
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After lunch, we decided to hit the trail and see where it would take us.
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Everyone ready? Time to hit the trail!
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