twenty three skidoo

"Twenty three skidoo" is an American slang phrase that originated in the early 20th century. It was commonly used in the 1920s and means to leave quickly or to go away. It is often associated with the concept of being fast or agile. The phrase may have been derived from the faster-than-expected wind gusts around the triangular-shaped Flatiron Building in New York City, causing women's skirts to lift or "skidoo" and providing a reason for onlookers to say "twenty three skidoo" to them. It can also be used to express the idea of getting rid of someone or something forcefully.