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take a hike

Idioms  

  1. Go hiking; also, go away. For example, We asked Jim to take a hike with us but he didn't want to, or I've had enough of you—take a hike! The latter usage is a slangy imperative. Also see take a walk.

Example Sentences

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The state of Georgia told the president to take a hike in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal

Take a hike at TreePeople There’s this great place called TreePeople that I love that is up at the top of Coldwater Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times

Roberts disparaging the Rockies was a bit surprising because it was akin to someone telling Mother Teresa to take a hike.

From Los Angeles Times

Just three years after their most popular player leads them to the greatest moment in franchise history, they sigh and shrug and tell him to take a hike.

From Los Angeles Times

“I want to walk. I’d like to go take a hike. This is where I live.”

From Los Angeles Times

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