Hit the stores Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɔɹz
HIT thuh STORZ
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈɔːz
HIT thuh STAWZ
Definition
To go shopping, especially by visiting several stores, often for leisure, fun, or to look for specific items or deals.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, conversational phrase in American and British English. It always refers to physically going to stores, not online shopping. Common with 'let's', 'can't wait to', or after holidays or payday. Not suitable for formal writing.
Spanish: ir de compras - salir de tiendasPortuguese (BR): ir às lojas - fazer comprasPortuguese (PT): ir às lojas - fazer comprasChinese (Simplified): 逛商店 - 去购物Chinese (Traditional): 逛商店 - 去購物Hindi: दुकानों पर जाना - ख़रीदारी करनाArabic: الذهاب إلى المتاجر - التسوقBengali: দোকানে যাওয়া - কেনাকাটা করতে যাওয়াRussian: пойти по магазинам - отправиться за покупкамиJapanese: 買い物に行く - 店に行くVietnamese: đi mua sắm - tới các cửa hàngKorean: 쇼핑하러 가다 - 상점에 가다Turkish: alışverişe çıkmak - mağazalara gitmekUrdu: دکانوں پر جانا - خریداری کے لیے بازار جاناIndonesian: pergi ke toko - berbelanja
Example Sentences
We plan to hit the stores this Saturday.
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After breakfast, let's hit the stores for new shoes.
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Many people hit the stores early on Black Friday.
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I'm ready to hit the stores and look for some cool deals today.
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Who's coming with me to hit the stores after lunch?
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You know the malls will be packed, but let’s hit the stores anyway!
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