Grammar fix
hit it off
instantly get on
To like each other straight away the first time you meet.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- 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
Fix the pattern
Pattern: [people] hit it off (with someone)
WrongWe hit off really well.
RightWe hit it off really well.
Keep the 'it': it's a fixed phrase, 'hit it off', never 'hit off'.
Pattern[people] hit it off (with someone)
Don't confuse it
'Hit it off' = like each other on first meeting; 'get on well' can be over time.