take a hike


take a hike

1. Literally, to go on a hike. I'd love to take a hike while we're up in the mountains. Janet is taking a hike in the woods with the kids.2. By extension, to get out of here; to go away; to get lost. Usually used as an imperative. Listen, I don't want to buy any, so why don't you just take a hike and leave me alone! Take a hike, Jerry! I'm sick of your foolishness.See also: hike, take

take a hike

 and take a walk 1. Fig. to go on a hike; to do hiking. It's a beautiful day. Let's take a hike in the woods, We took a hike through the forest to visit John's cabin. 2. Fig. to leave; to beat it. Okay, I've had it with you. Take a hike! Beat it! I had enough of the boss and the whole place, so I cleaned out my desk and took a walk. 3. Go to take a walk.See also: hike, take

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. See also: hike, take

take a hike

go away (used as an expression of irritation or annoyance). informal 1998 Dennis Danvers Circuit of Heaven I'm going to bed now. Why don't you take a hike? See also: hike, take

take a ˈhike

(American English, informal) a rude way of telling somebody to go away: Take a hike, will you?See also: hike, take

take a hike

and take a walk tv. to leave; to beat it. I had enough of the boss and the whole place, so I cleaned out my desk and took a walk. Get out! It’s time for you to take a walk. See also: hike, take

take a hike

Slang To leave because one's presence is unwanted. Often used in the imperative.See also: hike, take