Beat a hasty retreat

The phrase "beat a hasty retreat" means to quickly and hastily withdraw or leave a place or situation, typically to escape or avoid trouble, danger, embarrassment, or an unwanted confrontation. It implies a sense of urgency and the need for a swift departure.


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