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Meaning of hit it off | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

informal

Equivalents

Español caerse bien llevarse bien simpatizar
Suomi synkata
Français sympathiser
Polski zaprzyjaźniać się zaprzyjaźnić się
Türkçe kaynaşmak

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.”
““My profile said ‘Australian tennis player’ so I think Savannah had visions of me at Wimbledon,” he laughs. “In reality, I was paying for the opportunity to play at an academy.” Even so, they soon hit it off.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

hit it up hit licks hit like a ton of bricks hit like a truck hit off hit off the line

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