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Meaning of hit one's stride | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

when walking or running, to reach a full or comfortable pace
to reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going
figuratively

Examples

“I usually start running slowly for a warm-up and then hit my stride a few minutes into the run.”

“They had a baby just as she was hitting her stride professionally.”

“The owners and staff of the Painted Lady at 186 Commercial Street are hitting their stride as they enter their first full season, following a late start in July, 1984.”

CEFR level

C1

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

See also

hit out hit out of the park hit pause hit pay dirt hit rock bottom hit send