hit it off

Idioms  

1. Get along well together, as in I was so glad that our parents hit it off. In the 17th century this phrase was put simply as hit it, the adverb off being added only in the mid-1800s.

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Example Sentences

Nobody was surprised when he hit it off talking golf with her dad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since hitting it off with Thomas, Cattrall has shared their romance on Instagram, posting photos from their various vacations and public appearances, most recently the 2025 Fashion Awards in London.

From Los Angeles Times

“Erin and I just hit it off,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Meg hit it off with her flatmates and was enjoying the social side of university, joining swimming and netball teams.

From BBC

When he came to rehearsal that weekend, we hit it off right away.

From Literature