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hike (something) up

to raise something, such as prices, interest rates, a skirt, pants legs, etc. The grocery store is always hiking prices up. She hiked up her skirt so she could wade across the creek.

See also: hike, up

take a hike

 and take a walk 

1. Fig. to go on a hike; to do hiking. It's a beautiful day. Let's take a hike in the woods, We took a hike through the forest to visit John's cabin.

2. Fig. to leave; to beat it. Okay, I've had it with you. Take a hike! Beat it! I had enough of the boss and the whole place, so I cleaned out my desk and took a walk.

3. Go to take a walk.

See also: hike, take

take a hike

to leave take a walk He told them, politely but firmly, to take a hike.

Usage notes: sometimes used as an order: I don't want to hear your excuses, Grady – just take a hike.

See also: hike, take

Take a hike/walk!

  (American informal)

an impolite way of telling someone to go away The guy kept pestering her, and finally she told him to take a hike.

See also: take

take a hike

Go hiking; also, go away. For example, We asked Jim to take a hike with us but he didn't want to, or I've had enough of you-take a hike! The latter usage is a slangy imperative. Also see take a walk.

See also: hike, take

hike up

v.

1. To pull up or raise something with a sudden motion, especially a piece of clothing: He hiked up his pants when we crossed the stream. She hiked her skirt up so it wouldn't get wet.

2. To raise or increase something in amount, especially abruptly: Vendors hiked up prices at the end of summer. The contractor hiked up the estimate of the amount of days needed to build the garage.

See also: hike, up

hike

1. n. a monetary increase. Another hike in the electric rates takes place this spring.

2. tv. to increase an amount of money. I wanted them to hike my salary, but they refused.

take a hike

and take a walk

tv. to leave; to beat it. I had enough of the boss and the whole place, so I cleaned out my desk and took a walk. Get out! It’s time for you to take a walk.

See also: hike, take

take a hike

Slang

To leave because one's presence is unwanted. Often used in the imperative.

See also: hike, take