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See: BEAT A RETREAT.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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beat a retreat

[beat a retreat] {v. phr.} 1. To give a signal, esp. by beating a drum, to go back. * /The Redcoats' drums were beating a retreat./ 2. To run away. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[back down] or [back off] {v.}, {informal} To give up a claim; not follow up a threat. * /Bill said he could beat Ted, but when Ted put up his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[on the run] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In a hurry; hurrying. * /Jane called "Help!" and Tom came on the run./ * /Modern mothers are usually on the run./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

edge away

[edge away] {v. phr.} To withdraw or retreat gradually. * /Frightened by the growling tiger guarding its catch, the hunter carefully edged away./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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