slang #verb #Idioms #English #esl

beat it {v.}, {slang}

To go away in a hurry; get out quickly.

When he heard the crash he beat it as fast as he could.

  • Often used as a command.

The big boy said, "Beat it, kid. We don't want you with us."

Compare: CLEAR OUT (2), LIGHT OUT, HEAD FOR THE HILLS. Categories: slang verb