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hits it off

hits it off is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hit it off.

Meaning of hit it off

Verb

hit it off (third-person singular simple present hits it off, present participle hitting it off, simple past and past participle hit it off)

  1. (informal) To develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.
    • I really hit it off with Jack, and hired him without needing an interview.
    Synonyms:
    hit it up, make friends with, befriend

Questions about hits it off

What is hits it off the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Hits it off is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hit it off.

Words near hits it off in the dictionary

  1. hits into the long grass
  2. hits it and quits it
  3. hits it big
  4. hits it for six
  5. hits it from the back
  6. hits it off
  7. hits it up
  8. hits licks
  9. hits like a ton of bricks
  10. hits like a truck
  11. hits off

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