beat feet

To leave a particular area on foot, esp. at a high rate of speed (e.g. running). This is usually done in anticipation of an unfavorable confrontation or undesirable characteristics of the area.

Most often used in the context of escaping from a particular situation. Named because of the motion and sound produced during the process, i.e. beating one's feet against the pavement.

My bitter ex-girlfriend showed up at the party I was at, so Jeff gave me a heads up and I beat feet.

There were a lot of graffiti and gang members on High Street, so Fred and I beat feet.

beat feet by SnarkyNinja June 2, 2009

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Beat Feet

To beat feet means to go somewhere quickly. It can be used as either an explanation for having to rush some place (eg. I had to beat feet to get there on time), or for telling someone to get away (eg. He wanted to hang out with us, but I told him to beat feet). Common term in the Army.

The drill sergeant was yelling at me to hurry up, so I had to beat feet in order to get there before he lost it!

This dude was trying to hang out with me and my bros, but we told him to beat feet because he’s a nerd.

Beat Feet by Melonhead December 13, 2018