Idiom: take a walk
Meaning
Idiom: take a walk
- to leave or go away
- to abandon or quit
- a rude way of telling someone to go away
Example sentences
— When the customer wouldn’t stop yelling, my manager told him to take a walk or he’d call the police.
— I’d rather take a walk than stay in an abusive relationship.
— We checked his references and his last employer said he just took a walk without giving proper notice.
— Why don't YOU take a walk! I was here first.
— My colleague was told to take a walk after she posted racist tweets.
— Our coach reminded us that if any of us are caught drinking during football season, we will be told to take a walk.
— Can you believe our professor took a walk when a student challenged some of his remarks?
— I'm going to take a walk if my supervisor doesn't give me better work assignments.
— What are you going to do—just take a walk whenever something is difficult?
— The moment I met my girlfriend's parents, I had to take a walk. I want really close relations with my future in-laws and they're bigots.
Synonyms
- walk out on
- run out on
- kick someone out
- go away!
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