beats it
Makes quick exit
Beats it is an informal way of saying leaves quickly or runs away, often to avoid trouble or an unpleasant situation.
The imperative Beat it! is a blunt command telling someone to go away.
The phrase suggests hasty departure rather than casual leaving: He beats it out the back door whenever his ex shows up.
It can also mean narrowly escaping: She beats it just before the cops arrive.
- vamooseDepart hastily
- get out of DodgeUrgently leave a dangerous situation
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- rushQuick sudden movement
- make a run for itAttempt rapid escape
hightail it · abscond · leg it · do a runner · escape · skedaddle · fly the coop · flight · clear out · take a powder · runaway · scram · bug out · bolt · bail · make tracks · withdrawal · exodus