hitting the pavement
Walking to find work
Hitting the pavement means actively going out to search for something, typically a job or customers, by walking from place to place.
The phrase evokes the physical act of pounding sidewalks, knocking on doors, making calls: After graduation, I spent two months hitting the pavement before landing an interview.
It emphasizes effort and persistence over passive waiting.
- job huntingSeeking paid employment
- job searchSeeking paid employment
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- on footMoving by walking
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
jogging · grit · running · networking · making the rounds · canvassing · door-to-door · door knocking · tenacity · outreach · strolling · legwork · street level · feet on the ground · resilience · diligence · hard work · marketing
hitting the pavementtaking it easy
Deliberately slowing down
staying home · coasting · slacking off · phoning it in · giving up
hitting the pavementsitting still
Seated without movement
staying put · staying indoors · lounging · kicking back · staying home
hitting the pavementsitting idle
resting on one's laurels · twiddling one's thumbs · coasting · waiting by the phone · doing nothing