Using "HIT" in expressions - part 2

Do you sometimes dream of HITTING IT BIG on Broadway?

How familiar are you with this second set of idioms with the word "HIT"? (If you missed the first set, check out this post.) 

• HIT IT BIG                  HIT IT OFF
• HIT THE SACK            HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD
• HIT THE HAY              HIT THE GROUND RUNNING

Try the following exercise, and see how well you know the idioms above. If you're not familiar with at least two of them, stop by our main blog for their definitions and to read a sample dialog using the idioms. 

1. Most aspiring actors move to New York hoping to __________.
2. Apparently, Brad and Angelina just __________ while working on a movie together. Now they have many kids.
3. Most of his coworkers disagreed with what he said at the meeting, but the president thought he __________.
4. The kids __________ before 10 p.m. on a school night.
5. A lot of contestants __________ at the beginning of a competition but run out of steam very quickly.
6. Even though the judge thought the defendant __________ when he complained about the law, the judge still gave him the toughest sentence.
7. Jake and Tammy __________ at the party, but a week later they can't stand each other.
8. Bill's a night owl. Even though he has to be at work very early, he can't __________ before 1 a.m.
9. The mayor's team __________ on his first day in office, and they've accomplished a lot in his first four years.
10. Some celebrities who __________ in the 90s are now living ordinary lives away from the spotlight.

Using "HIT" in expressions - part 1

NYC beaches are still somewhat empty, but once the temperatures start to reach
the 90s, everyone's going to be HITTING THE BEACHES, and they will be packed.

Are you familiar with the following idioms using the word "HIT"?

• HIT THE BOOKS       HIT THE BEACH      HIT THE JACKPOT
• HIT A HOMERUN      HIT THE MARK       HIT THE ROAD

If you are, try the exercise below and see how well you know them. If you need a quick explanation, head over to our main blog for a quick lesson!

1. Don't you have a big exam next week? When are you going to __________?
2. Let's __________ early tomorrow before traffic gets heavy.
3. The meteorologist's predictions really __________.  It rained, then it snowed just as he said.
4. They usually don't __________ until July when the water gets really warm.
5. Tom's still in Las Vegas. He says he won't come back until he __________.
6. I don't understand why Sarah didn't win the competition. I totally think she __________ with her last performance.
7. It's still beautiful out. Let's __________ after dinner and just take a walk.
8. Sarah is always __________. It's no wonder she always graduates at the top of her class.
9. It's getting late. I should __________. I have an early start tomorrow.
10. I honestly thought I'd failed the test, but I found out I actually aced it. I was so worried, but I had no idea I'd actually __________.