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to hit the road
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/hˈɪt ðə ɹˈoʊd/
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Idiom
Informal

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

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After packing the car, it was time to hit the road and start our cross-country adventure.
We had a great weekend getaway, but now it's time to hit the road and head back home.
What is the origin of the idiom "hit the road" and when to use it?

The idiom "hit the road" has its origins in American slang, particularly in the mid-20th century. It refers to the act of departing or beginning a journey, especially a road trip or travel by vehicle. The expression conjures the image of physically starting a journey by hitting the road's surface, emphasizing the action of getting underway.

stall
stall
sostantivo
s
s
t
t
a
ɑ:
ll
l
(chiosco)

(chiosco)

stallo

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

tap water
tap water
sostantivo
uk flag
/tˈæp wˈɔːɾɚ/
(acqua corrente)

(acqua corrente)

acqua del rubinetto

water that comes out of a faucet or a tap, usually treated to be safe for drinking and cooking

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to fly
to fly
Verbo
f
f
l
l
y
volare

volare

to move or travel through the air

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Intransitivo
license
sostantivo
l
l
i
c
s
e
ə
n
n
s
s
e
(permissiva)

(permissiva)

licenza

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

to carry
to carry
Verbo
c
k
a
æ
rr
r
y
i
portare

portare

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

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necessity
sostantivo
n
n
e
ə
c
s
e
ɛ
ss
s
i
ə
t
t
y
i
necessità

necessità

the fact that something must happen or is needed

suggestion
suggestion
sostantivo
s
s
u
ə
gg
ʤ
e
ɛ
s
s
t
ʧ
io
ə
n
n
proposta

proposta

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

must
must
Verbo
m
m
u
ʌ
s
s
t
t
dovere

dovere

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

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verbo modale
to need
to need
Verbo
n
n
ee
i:
d
d
aver bisogno

aver bisogno

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

obviate

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have to
have to
Verbo
uk flag
/hæv ˈtu/
dovere

dovere

used to indicate an obligation or to emphasize the necessity of something happening

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verbo modale
Transitivo
should
should
Verbo
sh
ʃ
ou
ʊ
l
d
d
dovrebbe

dovrebbe

used to say what is suitable, right, etc., particularly when one is disapproving of something

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verbo modale
safe
safe
aggettivo
s
s
a
f
f
e
sicuro

sicuro

protected from any danger

dangerous
glad
glad
aggettivo
g
g
l
l
a
æ
d
d
(contento)

(contento)

felice

pleased about something

sad
east
east
sostantivo
ea
i:
s
s
t
t
est

est

the direction from which the sun rises, which is on the right side of a person facing north

west
west
sostantivo
w
w
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
ovest

ovest

the direction toward which the sun goes down, which is on the left side of a person facing north

north
north
sostantivo
n
n
o
ɔ:
r
r
th
θ
nord

nord

the direction on our left when we watch the sunrise

south
south
sostantivo
s
s
o
a
u
ʊ
th
θ
sud

sud

the direction on our right when we watch the sunrise

adventure
adventure
sostantivo
a
ə
d
d
v
v
e
ɛ
n
n
t
ʧ
u
ə
r
r
e
avventura

avventura

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

accommodation
accommodation
sostantivo
a
ə
cc
k
o
ɑ
mm
m
o
ə
d
d
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
alloggio

alloggio

a place where people live, stay, or work in

atmosphere
sostantivo
a
æ
t
t
m
m
o
ə
s
s
ph
f
e
ɪ
r
r
e
atmosfera

atmosfera

the mood or feeling of a particular environment, especially one created by art, music, or decor

tasty
tasty
aggettivo
t
t
a
s
s
t
t
y
i
saporito

saporito

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

tasteless
pleasant
pleasant
aggettivo
p
p
l
l
ea
ɛ
s
z
a
ə
n
n
t
t
piacevole

piacevole

bringing enjoyment and happiness

unpleasant
boring
boring
aggettivo
b
b
o
ɔ
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
noioso

noioso

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

excitement
excitement
sostantivo
e
ɪ
x
ks
c
i
t
t
e
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
eccitazione

eccitazione

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

vacation
vacation
sostantivo
v
v
a
c
k
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
vacanza

vacanza

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

What is a "vacation"?

A vacation is a scheduled break from regular school or work activities, often lasting for a few days or weeks. It provides individuals with the opportunity to rest, travel, or engage in leisure activities. In the context of schools, vacations typically occur during holidays or between academic terms, such as summer vacation, winter break, or spring break. Vacations offer a chance to recharge and take a break from the usual routine, promoting relaxation and personal well-being.

road
road
sostantivo
r
r
oa
d
d
strada

strada

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

to visit
to visit
Verbo
v
v
i
ɪ
s
z
i
ɪ
t
t
visitare

visitare

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

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foreign
aggettivo
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
ei
ə
g
n
n
(estero)

(estero)

estraneo

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

domestic
country
country
sostantivo
c
k
ou
ʌ
n
n
t
t
r
r
y
i
paese

paese

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

to travel
to travel
Verbo
t
t
r
r
a
æ
v
v
e
ə
l
l
viaggiare

viaggiare

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

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own
aggettivo
o
w
n
n
proprio

proprio

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

festival
sostantivo
f
f
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
i
ə
v
v
a
ə
l
l
(festa)

(festa)

festival

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

What is a "festival"?

A festival is an event that features a series of performances, such as music, plays, movies, or other arts, usually held annually in the same location. It often spans several days or weeks and brings together various acts or activities centered around a common theme or genre. Festivals aim to bring people together to enjoy and celebrate different forms of art and culture in a shared space.

photography
photography
sostantivo
ph
f
o
ə
t
t
o
ɑ
g
g
r
r
a
ə
ph
f
y
i
fotorafia

fotorafia

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

course
course
sostantivo
c
k
ou
ɔ:
r
r
s
s
e
corso

corso

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

What is a "course"?

A course is a structured program of study that focuses on a particular subject or topic, usually offered in schools, colleges, or universities. It consists of a series of lessons, assignments, and exams designed to help students learn specific concepts, skills, or knowledge. A course may last for a set period, such as a semester or a year, and can vary in length, difficulty, and content. Courses are typically part of a larger curriculum or academic program and can lead to certifications, diplomas, or degrees once completed. They help individuals gain expertise in specific areas of interest or career paths.

to hang out
to hang out
Verbo
uk flag
/hˈæŋ ˈaʊt/
passare il tempo

passare il tempo

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

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Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
hang
particella della frase
out
to host
to host
Verbo
h
h
o
s
s
t
t
ospitare

ospitare

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

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reunion
sostantivo
uk flag
/ɹiˈunjən/
riunione

riunione

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

camping
camping
sostantivo
c
k
a
æ
m
m
p
p
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
campeggio

campeggio

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

to relax
to relax
Verbo
r
r
e
ɪ
l
l
a
æ
x
ks
rilassarsi

rilassarsi

to feel less worried or stressed

tense

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beach
beach
sostantivo
b
b
ea
i:
ch
ʧ
spiaggia

spiaggia

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

to guess
to guess
Verbo
g
g
ue
ɛ
ss
s
(congetturare)

(congetturare)

indovinare

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

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probably
probably
avverbio
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
b
b
a
ə
b
b
l
l
y
i
probabilmente

probabilmente

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

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maybe
maybe
avverbio
m
m
a
e
y
ɪ
b
b
e
i
forse

forse

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

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Avverbio di Modo

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