take a hike
idiomatic phrase
variants
or less commonly take a walk
informal
: to go away : leave
They paid Miss Beane to take a hike. She came back when the money ran out …—
Darryl Pinckney
Darryl PinckneyEwing's dissatisfaction with a sinking team and the absence of a person in the organization with whom he feels close would seem to make him all too willing to take a hike.—Jack McCallum
Jack McCallum"But after someone does her in, you'll swing into action. Then you'll be able to spare a dozen men." "Take a walk," Quirk said.—Robert B. Parker
Robert B. Parker"I was lucky enough to get the job with the Cubs 20 years ago and I'm going to hang on to it until they tell me to go take a hike."—Pat Hughes
Pat HughesExamples of take a hike in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Volunteer to help remove invasive plants or plant trees and take a hike to look for wildflowers or birds.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
One of the payoffs of taking a hike at Mason Neck State Park is seeing the wildlife that emerges in the winter.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Feb. 2024
Swimming in the bend of a river, or taking a hike to a lake that only locals know about it, isn't anything new.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2023
After the event, have a picnic, take a hike or visit the pond.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
Baker Beach is a great option for picnicking with your family or taking a hike with your dog, as there's a lovely trail along the cliffs that connect to the beach.
—Adeline Duff, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Guides set up camp tents as guests take a hike or relax in lawn chairs taking in the grandiose scenery.
—Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
After visiting the town, take a hike to the top – summiting Monemvasia is a key experience on any Peloponnesian visit.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
Here’s an idea: join your local land trust and take a hike.
—David Holahan, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
One of the payoffs of taking a hike at Mason Neck State Park is seeing the wildlife that emerges in the winter.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Feb. 2024
Swimming in the bend of a river, or taking a hike to a lake that only locals know about it, isn't anything new.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2023
After the event, have a picnic, take a hike or visit the pond.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
Baker Beach is a great option for picnicking with your family or taking a hike with your dog, as there's a lovely trail along the cliffs that connect to the beach.
—Adeline Duff, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Guides set up camp tents as guests take a hike or relax in lawn chairs taking in the grandiose scenery.
—Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
After visiting the town, take a hike to the top – summiting Monemvasia is a key experience on any Peloponnesian visit.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
Here’s an idea: join your local land trust and take a hike.
—David Holahan, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
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