How to Pronounce "hit like a truck"
expression
HIT LYKE uh TRUK
HIT LYKE uh TRUK
Definition
To affect someone very strongly or powerfully, usually referring to strong physical impacts or intense feelings, such as pain, emotion, or a sudden event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɹək
British English
hˈɪt/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /tɹˈʌk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT LYKE uh TRUK
UK
HIT LYKE uh TRUK
Listen in Context
That fever hit like a truck and kept me in bed all week.
The news of his promotion hit like a truck; he couldn't believe it.
That spicy food hit like a truck, and my mouth was on fire.
Wow, that workout hit like a truck—my muscles are killing me now.