hit the road

Definition

To begin traveling in an automobile or other road vehicle.

Etymology

Compare typologically Russian уда́риться в бега́ (udáritʹsja v begá), уда́рить по та́пкам (udáritʹ po tápkam), тро́нуться (trónutʹsja).

Example Sentences

• "If we're gonna make it by sunset, we'd better hit the road."
• "It's time for me to hit the road and walk home."