hit the slopes

idiom

informal
: to go skiing
Let's hit the slopes early tomorrow.

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With the Appalachian Ski Mountain just minutes away, the chalet is ideal for anyone who wants to hit the slopes, but resolute homebodies can also curl up in front of the wood-burning stove to take in the stunning views. Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025 In other words, a motivated individual could likely get their mittens on some shrooms and hit the slopes. Chryss Cada, Outside Online, 10 May 2025 Customers are already queuing, hoping to hit the slopes of some of the most coveted runs in the world. Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 Bennett wants to go to the hot springs, ride the gondola, and hit the slopes again. Lisa Kadane, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hit the slopes

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“Hit the slopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20slopes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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