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Originally a military term, referring to the pace set by drummers in the British army.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
beat a hasty retreat
Today it means: To leave as quickly as possible. Full definition →
Today it means: To leave as quickly as possible. Full definition →
Originally a military term, referring to the pace set by drummers in the British army.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.