Fully focused and performing at your best
The footballer was completely in the zone during the final match.
become exhausted or stop working
She burned out after years of stress.
leave and start a car journey. We can use it literally (when travelling) or figuratively (what it's time to go)
What time are we hitting the road in the morning?
It's getting late - we should hit the road.
We hit the road early to avoid traffic.
I'll hit the road after I finish this coffee.
Hit the road, Jack - this is a song name.
something very obvious but uncomfortable that people don't want to talk about
A big problem that everyone knows about but no one wants to discuss
1. Everyone knew the company was losing money, but no one mentioned the elephant in the room.
2. Their constant arguing was the elephant in the room during family dinners.
3. The teacher’s absence was the elephant in the room that no one wanted to discuss.
4. His bad behaviour is the elephant in the room that nobody wants to face.
5. Ignoring the elephant in the room won’t make the problem disappear.
6. The manager finally addressed the elephant in the room by announcing the layoffs.
Don't assume success before it actually happens
She planned a big trip, but I told here not to count her chickens before they hatch.