hit it off
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Meaning · English
To develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Xây dựng mối quan hệ thân thiện, đặc biệt là trong cuộc gặp gỡ ban đầu
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Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I really hit it off with Jack, and hired him without needing an interview.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org). Figurative class: Metaphor (PIE-English corpus, CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “hit it off” mean?
To develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.
Is “hit it off” formal or informal?
hit it off is generally informal.