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.

See also: hike, take

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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: hike, take

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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.

See also: hike, take

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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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take a ˈhike

(American English, informal) a rude way of telling somebody to go away: Take a hike, will you?

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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.

See also: hike, take

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take a hike

Slang

To leave because one's presence is unwanted. Often used in the imperative.

See also: hike, take

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