hit the streets

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hit the streets

verb hits the streets · hitting the streets · hit the streets

idiomatic To go out in search of something or for a specific purpose. Near-synonyms: pound the pavement; beat the bushes (North America)
Similar: pound the pavement, beat the bushes
idiomatic To become available for purchase.
Similar: hit the shops, hit the stores, hit the shelves

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@misc{hit_the_streets_2026,
  title = {hit the streets},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/hit%20the%20streets},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}