beat a retreat

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Verb beat a retreat has 1 sense

beat a retreat - depart hastily
--₁ is one way to depart, take leave, quit
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Term: Beat a retreat

Definition:

1. (idiom) To retreat or withdraw from a situation, often in a hasty or disorganized manner.

2. (idiom) To flee or run away from an opponent or danger.

Sample Sentences:

1. After realizing the enemy's strength, the soldiers had to beat a retreat.

2. The team beat a hasty retreat when they saw the approaching storm.

3. When confronted with angry protesters, the politician decided to beat a retreat and avoid confrontation.

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