hit the pavement
The idiom "hit the pavement" is commonly used to describe starting an activity with determination, often involving physical movement or effort.
Definition
B2Daily Life
(informal)To walk outside, especially on streets or sidewalks, often with a specific purpose.
Example
- After losing his job, he decided to hit the pavement and look for new opportunities.
B2Job Search
(informal)To actively seek employment by visiting different places in person.
Example
- She hit the pavement every day, visiting companies and handing out her resume.
B2General Activity
(informal)To start working on a task or goal with determination and energy.
Example
- The campaign volunteers hit the pavement to gather support for their candidate.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hit the pavement":
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