hit the streets

idiom

The phrase "hit the streets" is often used to describe various actions involving going out into public areas, whether for searching, promoting, or becoming available.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To go out in public for a specific purpose, such as searching for something or promoting an idea.

Example

Activists hit the streets to raise awareness about climate change.
He hit the streets to look for a new job.

B2Commerce

(informal)To become available for purchase or use by the public.

Example

The latest fashion collection will hit the streets next month.

C1Illegal Activities

(slang)To engage in illegal activities, often related to drug dealing or prostitution.

Example

He hit the streets to sell some illicit goods.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hit the streets":

hit the pavement take to the streets walk the streets hit the road on the street hit the bricks pound the pavement hit out hit it hit the dirt hit up hit and run go out go to town get outside hit on go downtown hit the rock hit the gas step out hit the roof hit with on the beat