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! Beat it, creep! I have no interest in going out with you.
2. To leave a place quickly. We need to beat it before the cops get here! The stray cat beat it when she saw my dog coming. Guys, the headmaster's coming—beat it!
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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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Beat it!
exclam. Get out!; Go away! Beat it! I’ve had it with you.
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