take a hike
take a hike
1. Literally, to go on a hike. I'd love to take a hike while we're up in the mountains. Janet is taking a hike in the woods with the kids.
2. By extension, to get out of here; to go away; to get lost. Usually used as an imperative. Listen, I don't want to buy any, so why don't you just take a hike and leave me alone! Take a hike, Jerry! I'm sick of your foolishness.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take a hike
and take a walk1. Fig. to go on a hike; to do hiking. It's a beautiful day. Let's take a hike in the woods, We took a hike through the forest to visit John's cabin.
2. Fig. to leave; to beat it. Okay, I've had it with you. Take a hike! Beat it! I had enough of the boss and the whole place, so I cleaned out my desk and took a walk.
3. Go to take a walk.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
take a hike
Go hiking; also, go away. For example, We asked Jim to take a hike with us but he didn't want to, or I've had enough of you-take a hike! The latter usage is a slangy imperative. Also see take a walk.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
take a hike
go away (used as an expression of irritation or annoyance). informal 1998 Dennis Danvers Circuit of Heaven I'm going to bed now. Why don't you take a hike?
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
take a ˈhike
(American English, informal) a rude way of telling somebody to go away: Take a hike, will you?See also: hike, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
take a hike
and take a walk tv. to leave; to beat it. I had enough of the boss and the whole place, so I cleaned out my desk and took a walk. Get out! It’s time for you to take a walk.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
take a hike
Slang To leave because one's presence is unwanted. Often used in the imperative.
See also: hike, take
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- traipse in
- tail after
- trail after
- trail after (someone or something)
- sleep on something, to
- scamper
- scamper along
- What about you?
- lie beyond
- dress out