Got to hit the road Meaning in English
expression · lemma: hit the road
GAHT-tuh HIT-thuh ROHD
got-TOO hit-THE ROHD
Definition
This informal phrase means you need to leave or start a journey, often to go home or to your next destination.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and friendly, common in spoken English. Often used when saying goodbye or announcing it’s time to leave. Variants include 'have to hit the road' or 'I’d better hit the road.' Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: tengo que irme - tengo que salirPortuguese (BR): preciso ir embora - preciso sairPortuguese (PT): tenho de ir-me embora - tenho de sairChinese (Simplified): 该走了 - 得上路了Chinese (Traditional): 該走了 - 得上路了Hindi: चलना है - निकलना हैArabic: يجب أن أغادر - يجب أن أنطلقBengali: রওনা দিতে হবে - ওঠে পড়তে হবেRussian: пора отправляться - пора уходитьJapanese: 出発しなきゃ - 行かなきゃVietnamese: phải lên đường - phải đi thôiKorean: 이제 가봐야 해 - 떠나야 해Turkish: yola çıkmam gerek - çıkmam lazımUrdu: نکلنا ہے - روانہ ہونا ہےIndonesian: harus berangkat - harus jalan
Example Sentences
I’ve got to hit the road or I’ll be late for work.
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It’s getting late, so we got to hit the road.
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We’ve got to hit the road if we want to get home before dark.
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Well, I’ve got to hit the road—thanks for having me!
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I wish I could stay longer, but I’ve got to hit the road early tomorrow.
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Whenever he says he’s got to hit the road, you know he’s ready to leave.
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