hit the town

idiom

informal

: to spend time in the area of a city or town where there are a lot of restaurants, bars, etc.

We're planning to hit the town tomorrow.

Examples of hit the town in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In Mozambique, increasingly destructive flash flooding has hit the town of Nagonha, which lies on the Indian Ocean. —

David A. Taylor, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024 Whether romantic or platonic connections are your preference, don’t hesitate to hit the town! —

Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2024 Case in point: This weekend in L.A., the star hit the town in an all-black look that included two vintage gems. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024 At tonight’s Oscars, the red carpet was all sparkle as the hottest names in Hollywood hit the town for the biggest event of the season: the 96th annual Academy Awards. —

Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hit the town

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