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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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