beat a retreat

ریشه

The phrase 'beat a retreat' originated from military terminology, where the beating of a drum signaled the order to retreat.

مثال

• As soon as they heard the sirens, the protesters beat a retreat.
• The soldiers beat a retreat when they realized they were outnumbered.
• The team decided to beat a retreat after losing the first two games of the tournament.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Beat a retreat Beat a hasty retreat Make a retreat Order a retreat