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
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After the event, have a picnic, take a hike or visit the pond.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Immerse yourself in colors by taking a hike along the Sendero Los Huemules or Sendero Laguna Arcoiris trails, or visit Cerro Ñielol for panoramic views of the Pucón and Villarrica volcanoes.
—Hillary Richard, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Or take a hike at Red Rock Canyon, a state park a 30-minute drive out of town that’s known for rock climbing and brightly colored stones.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
Swing by the farmers’ market, then take a hike
A former quarry and brick factory have been repurposed as Evergreen Brick Works, a cultural community center northeast of downtown.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Immerse yourself in colors by taking a hike along the Sendero Los Huemules or Sendero Laguna Arcoiris trails, or visit Cerro Ñielol for panoramic views of the Pucón and Villarrica volcanoes.
—Hillary Richard, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Or take a hike at Red Rock Canyon, a state park a 30-minute drive out of town that’s known for rock climbing and brightly colored stones.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
Swing by the farmers’ market, then take a hike
A former quarry and brick factory have been repurposed as Evergreen Brick Works, a cultural community center northeast of downtown.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for take a hike
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“Take a hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20hike. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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