Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-a-hike
idiom
/ˈteɪk ə haɪk/
Definition
An informal phrase used to tell someone to go away, often in a dismissive or rude manner.
Examples
- If you don’t like the way I’m doing things, why don’t you just take a hike?
- When he started to complain, she told him to take a hike.
- After the argument, I felt it was best for him to take a hike and cool off.
Meaning
It suggests that the person should leave or exit the conversation or situation, usually because they are unwanted or annoying.
Synonyms
- go away
- buzz off
- beat it
- scram
- get lost
