Hotfoot it somewhere Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To go somewhere very quickly, usually on foot and often because you are in a hurry.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, somewhat old-fashioned in American/British English but still understood. Used when you rush somewhere on foot. Often emphasizes urgency or excitement. Avoid in formal writing. Common mistake: don't use for transportation like cars.
Example Sentences
We had to hotfoot it to school because we were late.
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If you hotfoot it to the store, you might catch them before they close.
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She saw the rain starting and hotfooted it home.
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As soon as the bell rang, the students hotfooted it out of the classroom.
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We forgot the tickets, so I had to hotfoot it back to the car before the concert.
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If you hear the ice cream truck, you’d better hotfoot it outside before it leaves!
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