hit on all six



hit on all six

To work as efficiently and smoothly as possible. The phrase refers to the cylinders in the engine of a car. Primarily heard in US. Now that we've divided up the responsibilities, we're really hitting on all six! We'll have this project done in no time!
See also: all, hit, on, six

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alexandriaal-əg-ZAN-dree-əEnglish
Tomasato-MAH-sahSpanish
JeremyJER-ə-mee (English), JER-mee (English)English, Biblical
Muireadhach-Irish, Scottish
Victoriavik-TAWR-ee-ə (English), vik-TO-ree-ah (German)English, Spanish, Romanian, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Late Roman, Roman Mythology
Naokinah-o-keeJapanese