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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.

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If you want to get up close and personal with blankets of goldfields, Canterbury bells, filaree and other native plants, your best bet is to take a hike.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2023

During protests in Berkeley, California, in 2017, when right-wing protesters clashed with anti-fascist groups, he said he told white nationalists to "take a hike".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2022

Only about 15 years ago, he said, did the park management tell him to take a hike.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2022

We asked five local outdoors experts and came back with 11 suggestions to help you take a hike this fall and winter.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2022

I would, I figured, park at a likely looking spot, take a hike up into the hills, hike back to the car, drive on a way, and repeat the process.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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