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English Idioms :: hit
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hitolysis.html - See: HARD-HITTING, MAKE A HIT, SMASH HIT. |
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English Idioms :: hit and miss
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hitolysis.html - {adv.} In an unplanned or uncontrolled way; aimlessly; carelessly. * /George didn't know which house on the street was Jane's, so he began ringing doorbells hit or miss./ |
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English Idioms :: hit the books
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hitolysis.html - {v. phr.}, {informal} To study your school assignments, prepare for classes. * /Jack broke away from his friends, saying, "I've got to hit the books."/ |
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English Idioms :: hit the jackpot
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hitolysis.html - {v. phr.}, {slang} To be very lucky or successful. * /Mr. Brown invented a new gadget which hit the jackpot./ * /Mrs. Smith hit the jackpot when she got Lula for a maid./ |
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English Idioms :: hit a sour note
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hitolysis.html - {v. phr.} To spoil the mood at a gathering by hearing some bad news. * /The news of Mr. Brown's sudden illness struck a sour note during our New Year's Eve party./ Compare: SPIT INTO THE WEDDING CAKE. |
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English Idioms :: hit and miss
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hitolysis.html - See: HIT OR MISS. |
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