Phrase guide

hit it off

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • 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.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: synkata — develop an amicable relationship
  • French: sympathiser — develop an amicable relationship
  • Norwegian Bokmål: finne tonen — develop an amicable relationship
  • Polish: zaprzyjaźniać się — develop an amicable relationship
  • Polish: zaprzyjaźnić się — develop an amicable relationship
  • Spanish: simpatizar — develop an amicable relationship
  • Spanish: caerse bien — develop an amicable relationship
  • Spanish: llevarse bien — develop an amicable relationship