hit it off — instantly get on
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+informalcommon
To like each other straight away the first time you meet.
Pattern: [people] hit it off (with someone)
In use
- We met at a party and just hit it off straight away.describing a first meeting
- A: So how was the date?
B: Really good — we hit it off right away.talking about meeting someone
Common mistake
✗ We hit off really well.
✓ We hit it off really well.
Keep the 'it': it's a fixed phrase, 'hit it off', never 'hit off'.
Don't confuse it
'Hit it off' = like each other on first meeting; 'get on well' can be over time.