[hit one’s stride] {v. phr.} 1. To walk or run at your best speed;reach your top speed or game.
After walking the first mile, Jim wasjust hitting his stride.
The horse began to hit his stride andmoved ahead of the other horses in the race.
2. To do your best work;do the best job you are able to.
Mary didn’t begin to hit herstride in school until the fifth grade.
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Значение идиомы hit one’s stride