beat a hasty retreat
verbEtymology
Originally a military term, referring to the pace set by drummers in the British army.
Definitions
To leave as quickly as possible.
- I found not a sole around and beat a hasty retreat, but before leaving I took a look around and was impressed by the location and proximity of the lagoon.
- After apologizing profusely, I beat a hasty retreat.
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