{"id":8943,"date":"2025-03-26T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=8943"},"modified":"2025-03-26T02:31:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T02:31:47","slug":"how-to-use-hit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Different Ways Can You Use \"Hit\"?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#As_a_Noun\" >As a Noun<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#A_financial_success\" >A financial success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#A_popular_person\" >A popular person<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Visits_to_a_website\" >Visits to a website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#As_a_Verb\" >As a Verb<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Literal_uses\" >Literal uses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#To_strike_to_contact_something_with_force\" >To strike, to contact something with force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#To_press_a_button_switch\" >To press (a button, switch)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Figurative_uses\" >Figurative uses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#To_occur\" >To occur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#To_arrive\" >To arrive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#To_cause_a_negative_effect\" >To cause a negative effect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#To_reach_to_get_to\" >To reach, to get to<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Idioms_with_%E2%80%9CHit%E2%80%9D\" >Idioms with &#8220;Hit&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit-or-miss\" >Hit-or-miss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_the_ground_running\" >Hit the ground running<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_the_jackpot\" >Hit the jackpot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_the_nail_on_the_head\" >Hit the nail on the head<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_the_panic_button\" >Hit the panic button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_the_sack\" >Hit the sack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_the_spot\" >Hit the spot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_someone_up\" >Hit someone up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#%E2%80%9CHit_it%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Hit it!&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_the_skids\" >Hit the skids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_it_off\" >Hit it off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Hit_the_road\" >Hit the road<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-hit\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>When you hear \"hit,\" do you think of a verb or noun first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other simple English words, \"hit\" is useful in many situations. This article will explain its different uses, then we'll introduce some of the idioms and expressions that include it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_Noun\"><\/span><strong>As a Noun<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_financial_success\"><\/span><strong>A financial success<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A \"hit\" is something that is very successful financially. It's often used to refer to things like movies, songs and performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This song was the biggest <strong>hit<\/strong> of the year.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The famous film director has made many <strong>hits<\/strong> throughout his career.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It's also an adjective meaning \"very successful.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The crowd yelled for the band to play their <strong>hit<\/strong> song.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>hit<\/strong> musical was made into a Hollywood film.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_popular_person\"><\/span><strong>A popular person<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes even a <em>person<\/em> can be \"a hit\" if they're popular at events or gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Mina's cute little baby was a big <strong>hit<\/strong> at the Christmas party.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visits_to_a_website\"><\/span><strong>Visits to a website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're discussing websites and internet traffic, hits are visits to a particular place online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The popular site gets millions of <strong>hits<\/strong> every day.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_Verb\"><\/span><strong>As a Verb<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084236\/hit_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A person pushing a button on an elevator\" class=\"wp-image-8946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084236\/hit_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084236\/hit_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084236\/hit_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084236\/hit_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084236\/hit_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Literal_uses\"><\/span><strong>Literal uses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_strike_to_contact_something_with_force\"><\/span><strong>To strike, to contact something with force<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Mariela fell off her bike and <strong>hit<\/strong> the ground.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The missile caused a big explosion when it <strong>hit<\/strong> the building.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_press_a_button_switch\"><\/span><strong>To press (a button, switch)&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often used casually when talking about turning machines on or off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hit<\/strong> the Start button to pause the game.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you're having problems, <strong>hit<\/strong> the reset button and start again.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Figurative_uses\"><\/span><strong>Figurative uses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_occur\"><\/span><strong>To occur<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We use \"hit\" to talk about things like storms and other natural disasters occurring.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The earthquake <strong>hit<\/strong> in the morning when many people were still sleeping.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The weather forecast says the storm will <strong>hit<\/strong> the area later this evening.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/vocabulary-and-expressions-related-to-natural-disasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_arrive\"><\/span><strong>To arrive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the previous use, \"hitting\" a place is another way of saying \"arriving\" at a place. This is a bit informal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If we maintain this speed, we'll <strong>hit<\/strong> the next town in about an hour.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_cause_a_negative_effect\"><\/span><strong>To cause a negative effect<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The tourism industry took a big <strong>hit<\/strong> from the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The rejection was a big <strong>hit<\/strong> to his ego.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_reach_to_get_to\"><\/span><strong>To reach, to get to<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The video I posted online a few hours ago has already <strong>hit<\/strong> 100,000 views.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The weather forecast said the temperature might <strong>hit<\/strong> -10 degrees tomorrow. <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/brrr-english-expressions-for-describing-winter-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brr<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idioms_with_%E2%80%9CHit%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Idioms with &#8220;Hit&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084219\/hit_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A little girl sleeping in bed\" class=\"wp-image-8945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084219\/hit_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084219\/hit_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084219\/hit_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084219\/hit_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/11084219\/hit_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit-or-miss\"><\/span><strong>Hit-or-miss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This describes something that is successful only sometimes, not all of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>His sports career has been <strong>hit-or-miss<\/strong>, with big victories but also several disappointments.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Her songs are really <strong>hit-or-miss<\/strong> for me. I love some of them, but the others are just OK.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit_the_ground_running\"><\/span><strong>Hit the ground running<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You \"hit the ground running\" when you do something with intensity or speed from the very beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Mr. Li really <strong>hit the ground running<\/strong>; he only joined the company last week, but he's already completed five projects!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit_the_jackpot\"><\/span><strong>Hit the jackpot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This means winning a big reward or gaining something very valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The last time I visited Las Vegas, I <strong>hit the jackpot<\/strong> at the casino in my hotel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I <strong>hit the jackpot<\/strong> with my new apartment \u2014 it's in a great location, has plenty of space and is very affordable.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit_the_nail_on_the_head\"><\/span><strong>Hit the nail on the head<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use this expression when someone says something completely correct or makes an accurate guess. This refers to a hammer hitting the flat part (the \"head\") of a nail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Wow, you <strong>hit the nail on the head<\/strong> with that comment. How did you know?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit_the_panic_button\"><\/span><strong>Hit the panic button<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/panic\/VXF150DLSSOsyU0i_m0uyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Panic<\/a> is a sudden feeling of worry or fear. When you \"hit the panic button,\" you're treating a situation like an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The company has lost a lot of money this year, but it isn't time to<strong> hit the panic button<\/strong> yet.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit_the_sack\"><\/span><strong>Hit the sack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Hit the sack\" is a casual way of saying \"go to sleep.\" It's a reference to a sack, or bag, filled with soft material and used like a pillow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Well, it's been a long day. 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