English Explanatory Dictionary

beat a hasty retreat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To leave as quickly as possible.

Word forms

beat a hasty retreat beats a hasty retreat beating a hasty retreat beaten a hasty retreat

Etymology

Originally a military term, referring to the pace set by drummers in the British army.

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