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Latest post Mon, Feb 21 2005 4:39 AM by hanuman_2000. 1 replies.
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hanuman_2000  +  75416 Mon, 21 Feb 05 04:39 AM
Sir,

He beat a hasty retreat.


What is meaning of this sentence?

Thanks.
hanuman_2000
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ahava_yin  +  75418 Mon, 21 Feb 05 04:46 AM
Hi, you might find the interpretation in dictionary.

The phrase "beat a hasty retreat" means to depart hastily, or give up something in a hurry.
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