hightail it
Example Sentences
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Read on, study up, then hightail it to your nearest butcher.
From Salon • Apr. 2, 2022
So, over the next 10 days, let’s dig deeper into each specific position — who’s expected to start, who’s pushing for playing time, and who may be tempted to hightail it to the transfer portal.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2021
It turns out that humans have made a mess of the planet, and it’s our turn to hightail it to other worlds in search of greener pastures.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2018
“I feel hopeful but not necessarily optimistic,” said Kimmel, who planned to hightail it out of Washington after the show.
From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2017
“Best get your friend and hightail it outta here.”
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
