hit it off

English

Verb

hit it off (third-person singular simple present hits it off, present participle hitting it off, simple past and past participle hit it off)

1. (idiomatic) To develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.

   I really hit it off with Jack, and hired him without needing an interview.

   Those two are really hitting it off. I wouldn't be surprised if they started dating soon.

Translations

develop an amicable relationship

French: sympathiser (fr)

See also

• get along