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Значение идиомы hit it off
[hit it off] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enjoy one another’s company;be happy and comfortable in each other’s presence.
Tom and Fred hitit off well with each other.
Mary and Jane hit it off from thefirst.
Syn.: GET ALONG.
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