(IT'S) TIME TO HIT THE ROAD.
(It's) time to hit the road.: translation
(It's) time to hit the road. & (I'd) better hit the road. & (I've) got to hit the road.
Inf. Fig. a phrase indicating that it is time that one departed. (See also
(I) have to shove off and
(It's) time to run for other possible variations.) •
Henry: Look at the clock. It's past midnight. It's time to hit the road. Andy: Yeah. We've got to go. Sue: Okay, good night.
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Bill: I've got to hit the road. I have a long day tomorrow. Mary: Okay, good night. Bill: Bye, Mary.