beat it

beat it

1. Go away; leave me alone. Usually used as an imperative. Beat it, little brother—I've got things to do. What are you kids doing on my lawn? Beat it!
2. To leave a place quickly. We need to beat it before the cops get here!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Beat it!

Inf. Go away!; Get out! Bill: Sorry I broke your radio. Bob: Get out of here! Beat it! "Beat it, you kids! Go play somewhere else!" yelled the storekeeper.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

beat it

Go away, as in We should beat it before the food's all gone. This term is rude when used as an imperative, as in Stop pestering me-beat it! [Slang; late 1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ˈbeat it

(informal) (usually used as a command) go away: You’re not wanted here, so beat it.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

Beat it!

exclam. Get out!; Go away! Beat it! I’ve had it with you.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

beat it

Slang
To leave hurriedly.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • Beat it!
  • beat at
  • Dutch
  • beat feet
  • walk the beat
  • beat down
  • beat a (hasty/quick) retreat, to
  • daylight
  • beat (one's) pants off
  • drum
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