Beat it Meaning in English
expression
ˈbit/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
BEET-it
bˈiːt/ /ˈɪt
BEET-it
Definition
An informal way to tell someone to leave quickly, usually because they are not wanted or are causing trouble.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, sometimes rude; often used when feeling threatened, annoyed, or in movies. Similar to 'get lost' or 'go away'. Not appropriate in formal or polite contexts.
Spanish: lárgate - vetePortuguese (BR): cai fora - vai emboraPortuguese (PT): desaparece - vai-te emboraChinese (Simplified): 走开 - 滚开Chinese (Traditional): 走開 - 滾開Hindi: यहाँ से भागो - निकल जाओArabic: انصرف - ارحلBengali: কেটে পড়ো - দে ছুটRussian: уходи - проваливайJapanese: 消えろ - どっか行けVietnamese: biến đi - cút điKorean: 꺼져 - 가버려Turkish: defol - kaybolUrdu: دفع ہو جاؤ - نکل جاؤIndonesian: pergi sana - keluar dari sini
Example Sentences
Hey, beat it! You're not allowed here.
basic
The guard told the kids to beat it when they got too close to the gate.
basic
If you don't want trouble, just beat it now.
basic
There’s nothing for you here, so beat it.
natural
The minute he saw the police coming, he decided to beat it.
natural
Look, I’m busy. Can you just beat it already?
natural