Hit it off.
English
idiom
To quickly get along well with someone.
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To quickly get along well with someone.
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To immediately like each other and get along very well from the start.
When two people hit it off, there's instant chemistry or rapport — conversation flows easily and the connection feels natural and effortless.
"Click"
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Very similar — also means to connect instantly; 'hit it off' implies a bit more enthusiasm and warmth
"Bond"
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To develop a close connection — bonding takes time; hitting it off is immediate
"Hit it off"
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To immediately like each other and connect naturally from the very first meeting
How did the client meeting go?
Really well — we hit it off. I think this is going to be a strong relationship.
Were you nervous about the blind date?
I was, but we hit it off immediately. Talked for hours without even noticing.
How did you two become such good friends so fast?
We just hit it off. Same sense of humour, same outlook — it was instant.
