Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hit it off

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.26 in modern English

Syllables: hit it off
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.

Informal

Example Sentences

"I really hit it off with Jack, and hired him without needing an interview."
"Those two are really hitting it off. I wouldn't be surprised if they started dating soon."
"“My profile said ‘Australian tennis player’ so I think Savannah had visions of me at Wimbledon,” he laughs. “In reality, I was paying for the opportunity to play at an academy.” Even so, they soon hit it off."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

hits it off (present, singular) hitting it off (participle, present)

Phrases

get along get on like a house on fire

Frequently Paired Words

get along get on like a house on fire

Synonyms

hit it up make friends with befriend get along with get on with get on get along

Questions

What does hit it off mean?: To develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.

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