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hike
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hike (something) up
to raise something, such as prices, interest rates, a skirt, pants legs, etc. The grocery store is always hiking prices up. She hiked up her skirt so she could wade across the creek.
See also: up

take a hike and take a walk 

1. 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.
See also: take

Take a hike/walk!  (American informal)
an impolite way of telling someone to go away The guy kept pestering her, and finally she told him to take a hike.
See also: take

take a hike
to leave take a walk He told them, politely but firmly, to take a hike.
Usage notes: sometimes used as an order: I don't want to hear your excuses, Grady – just take a hike.
See also: take


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While The Forest Service is appealing the ruling, it is no longer citing hikers on Mount Lemmon who haven't paid the fees.
Intended for both visitors and residents, Afoot & Afield Reno-Tahoe covers general safety and practical guidelines for hikers plus in-depth examinations of more than 175 mountain hiking and mountain biking trips in the region.
Intended for both visitors and residents, Afoot & Afield Reno-Tahoe covers general safety and practical guidelines for hikers plus indepth examinations of more than 175 mountain hiking and mountain biking trips in the region.
 
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