beating it
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1
as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
Let's beat it before we miss the start of the movie.
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2
as in retreating
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
They beat it out of there when the cops showed up.
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3
as in departing
to leave a place often for another
She grew bored of her hometown and decided to beat it.
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“Beating it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beating%20it. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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