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They hit it off vs They liked each other

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'They hit it off' implies a strong initial connection or chemistry between two people, while 'they liked each other' simply means they had positive feelings towards each other. The choice between the two depends on the level of connection or chemistry you want to emphasize.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 503 views

They hit it off

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a strong initial connection or chemistry between two people.

This phrase is used to indicate that two people immediately liked each other and got along well from the beginning.

Examples:

They hit it off as soon as they met.
I hope we hit it off with our new neighbors.
The two actors hit it off on set and became good friends.
Despite their differences, they hit it off right away.
I didn't expect them to hit it off so well.

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They hit it off and left us pretty much unscathed.
But if he bumps into freida pinto at the laundromat and they hit it off, may God have mercy on your soul.
They hit it off and became a killing duo.
They hit it off and became a killing duo.
I guess they hit it off at the baseball field.
He was a presidential aide during the first term - they hit it off.
I mean, I introduced them a couple of weeks ago and they just... they hit it off like crazy.
I hope they hit it off.
They hit it off immediately, having similar tastes in humor.

Alternatives:

They got along well
They had great chemistry
They immediately connected
They hit it off from the start
They hit it off right away

They liked each other

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English to express positive feelings between two people.

This phrase is used to indicate that two people had positive feelings towards each other, but it may not necessarily imply a strong initial connection or chemistry.

Examples:

They liked each other from the beginning.
Despite their disagreements, they still liked each other.
It was clear that they liked each other's company.
They genuinely liked each other as friends.
They liked each other's sense of humor.

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They liked each other immediately and got married,
They liked each other from the very first.
Dominic wouldn't hurt Calvin - they liked each other.
Looks like they liked each other.
They... they liked each other.
Well, you're assuming they liked each other.
Dr. Neil called her directly, and I think they liked each other, so long story short,
They liked each other immediately.
Doesn't mean they liked each other.
They never liked each other very much.
I mean, they really liked each other, so it made it easier for me.
And although they shouted they all liked each other.
I thought you guys liked each other.
I thought we liked each other.
You two... liked each other before.
The two men, so different despite their similar feelings for Mama, liked each other, and from that trinity they brought me, Oskar, into the world.
That Jun Pyo and you really liked each other.
Looking back, the city and I never much liked each other.
Okay, Phoebe and Sarita have never really liked each other.
We really liked each other till he found out I was Silver's surrogate.

Alternatives:

They had a good opinion of each other
They were fond of each other
They had positive feelings for each other
They enjoyed each other's company
They had a mutual liking

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