Hit between the eyes
Make someone suddenly aware of something, have a sudden impact on. For example, News of their divorce hit me right between the eyes. [ ; early 1900s ]
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adjective phrase Astonished; stunned; bowled over: What’s up? You look like you been hit by a Mack truck [1940s+; Mack is a trademark make of truck]
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[hich] /hɪtʃ/ verb (used with object) 1. to fasten or tie, especially temporarily, by means of a hook, rope, strap, etc.; tether: Steve hitched the horse to one of the posts. 2. to harness (an animal) to a vehicle (often followed by up). 3. to raise with jerks (usually followed by up); hike up: to […]
- Hitch a ride
verb phrase To get a free ride, esp by hitchhiking (1940s+) Also, thumb a ride. Solicit a free ride, especially by hitchhiking. For example, I’ve no car; can I hitch a ride home with you? or He was hoping to thumb a ride to the stadium. The verb hitch here alludes to walking unevenly, presumably […]
- Hitched
[hich] /hɪtʃ/ verb (used with object) 1. to fasten or tie, especially temporarily, by means of a hook, rope, strap, etc.; tether: Steve hitched the horse to one of the posts. 2. to harness (an animal) to a vehicle (often followed by up). 3. to raise with jerks (usually followed by up); hike up: to […]
- Hitcher
[hich] /hɪtʃ/ verb (used with object) 1. to fasten or tie, especially temporarily, by means of a hook, rope, strap, etc.; tether: Steve hitched the horse to one of the posts. 2. to harness (an animal) to a vehicle (often followed by up). 3. to raise with jerks (usually followed by up); hike up: to […]