Question

name the figurative language. idiom, hyperbole, simile we are about to watch a movie. hit the lights!

Explanation:

"Hit the lights" is a common phrase whose meaning (turn off the lights) cannot be deduced from the literal definitions of the individual words, which fits the definition of an idiom. It does not use extreme exaggeration (hyperbole) or a direct comparison using "like" or "as" (simile).

Answer:

idiom