Hit the shops Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɑps
HIT-thuh-SHOPS
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɒps
HIT-thuh-SHOPS
Definición
To go shopping, often for enjoyment or relaxation, especially in stores or malls.
Uso & Matices
Informal and friendly. Used mostly in the UK; in the US, 'go shopping' is more common. Implies shopping for fun, not just necessity. Used with 'the'—always 'hit the shops', not 'hit shops'.
Spanish: ir de compras - salir de tiendasPortuguese (BR): ir às comprasPortuguese (PT): ir às comprasChinese (Simplified): 逛商店 - 去购物Chinese (Traditional): 逛商店 - 去購物Hindi: खरीदारी के लिए निकलनाArabic: الذهاب للتسوقBengali: বাজারে যাওয়াRussian: пойти по магазинамJapanese: 買い物に行くVietnamese: đi mua sắmKorean: 쇼핑하러 가다Turkish: alışverişe çıkmakUrdu: خریداری کے لیے جاناIndonesian: pergi berbelanja
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Let's hit the shops this afternoon.
basic
We plan to hit the shops before the party.
basic
Do you want to hit the shops with me tomorrow?
basic
I love to hit the shops on weekends when it's less crowded.
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"Let's hit the shops early and grab some coffee after," she suggested.
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Whenever there's a sale, my friends want to hit the shops right away.
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