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Synonyms

make tracks

Idioms  

  1. Move or leave in a hurry, as in If we're going to catch the first show, we'd better make tracks. This term alludes to the footprints left by running. [Slang; early 1800s]

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The plant recently secured major contracts to build a railway in Turkey, as well as a £500m deal to make tracks for Network Rail.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

In such a situation, taking all this in, a sane character would run, flee, skedaddle, vamoose, make tracks and call in the cops, or maybe an airstrike.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2021

The cub’s mother was on her way, and Dearie had to make tracks, as animal keepers do not directly interact with adult pandas.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2021

When I’m playing with my cars, I usually make tracks on the ground using my bedding to make bumps.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2019

“Well, since obviously no one’s going back to dreamland, we may as well make tracks for your father,” said Ripred, rising to his feet.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

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