beat it

Example Sentences

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Plus, most of DHS is reopening, and Michael Jackson fans tell movie critics to beat it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"It would heal a very deep wound. The only way to beat it would be to win it this year," he told Spanish media.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“He didn’t beat the security plan the night of the dinner. He beat it the day he made the reservation,” said Jason Pack, a former FBI official.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Gold could get close to $5000 per ounce in 2026 and beat it in 2027, predicts Deutsche Bank.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

“Go on, beat it, I told you!” the colonel roared, jerking a thumb over his shoulder angrily.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller