(idiomatic) A recording artist who proves to be commercially successful, or maintains a long career, without having any hit songs at all.

present participle of hit the mark

habitual of hit a lick

present participle of hit licks

(tennis) A player with whom one practises playing rallies, though not as a coach.

present participle of hit the wall

A work of entertainment that becomes successful only some time after its launch.

plural of hit up

present participle of hit home

To hit a cricket ball over the boundary of a cricket pitch and thus score six runs. / To hit something hard. / To be exceedingly successful at (a particular enterprise).