Hit the streets

1. Appear on the streets, for example, a new car model.
2. To engage in prostitution or drug dealing on the streets.
3. Slang for "get lost."

1. The world's first fully-electric car is slated to hit the streets any day now.
2. She hit the streets at the tender age of 14 to fend for herself.

by Robbeeeeee December 1, 2013

hit the streets

A condescending way to tell someone to leave. Commonly followed up with and insult to their character or appearance

1. Hit the streets, pork barrel.

by Paddymac August 29, 2006