English Explanatory Dictionary

get out of Dodge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To leave, especially to leave a difficult or dangerous environment with all possible haste.

Pronunciation

en-au-get out of Dodge.ogg en-us-get out of Dodge.ogg

Word forms

get out of Dodge gets out of Dodge getting out of Dodge got out of Dodge gotten out of Dodge

Etymology

An allusion to Dodge City, Kansas, a busy cattle town in the late 19th century notorious for gunfighters, gambling, brothels and saloons. Possibly inspired by the radio and television series Gunsmoke (1952–1975).

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