0
Korinka Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

To beat a quick retreat

If someone uses this idiom, does it mean he has some relation to the military service? Or anyone can use it without any hint to the army?
  

Top answer

The idiom is 'to beat a hasty/quick/fast retreat' (no 'for'). It is probably related to military drummers in the past but it is used in all contexts now, without any relevance to the military.

— Nona the brit

  • The idiom is 'to beat a hasty/quick/fast retreat' (no 'for').
  • It is probably related to military drummers in the past but it is used in all contexts now, without any relevance to the military.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
The idiom is 'to beat a hasty/quick/fast retreat' (no 'for').

It is probably related to military drummers in the past but it is used in all contexts now, without any relevance to the military.
0
0
Nona the Brit, thanks again for your help!
0

Related Questions