How to Pronounce "hit the pavement"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpeɪvmənt
HIT thuh PAYV-ment
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈeɪvmənt
HIT thuh PAYV-ment
Definition
To go out onto the streets, especially to look for a job or actively search for something. It can also mean to start walking around a city.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpeɪvmənt
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈeɪvmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT thuh PAYV-ment
UK
HIT thuh PAYV-ment
Listen in Context
It's time to hit the pavement and find a new job.
He decided to hit the pavement after losing his job.
Let's hit the pavement and explore the city.
After graduation, she had to hit the pavement every day until she found a job.