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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.
Example Sentences
Roberts disparaging the Rockies was a bit surprising because it was akin to someone telling Mother Teresa to take a hike.
Just three years after their most popular player leads them to the greatest moment in franchise history, they sigh and shrug and tell him to take a hike.
“I want to walk. I’d like to go take a hike. This is where I live.”
“I don’t really think we have a choice anymore, because the adults aren’t doing anything. And if we wish to be able to go to the beach in 10 years or take a hike ... ” she trailed off, choking back tears.
If you have a partner, I predict by the late afternoon of the second day, thoughts will cross your mind about what excuse you can make to take a hike or make your sixth trip of the day to the campground general store.
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