light out
[verb]
Synonyms: head, bear, make, set out, strike out, take off

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light out phrasal verb American English informal (see also light)
to run away, especially because you are afraid

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light out
depart quickly for somewhere
We woke up early and prepared to light out for our first day of adventure.

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light out
v., slang
1. To run as fast as you can.
The boy lit out for home with the bully chasing him.
On the next pitch the runner will light out for second.
2. To go away in a hurry; leave suddenly.
■ Often used with "for".
Jack won't be in town long. He wants to light out as soon as he has enough money saved.
The robbers lit out for Mexico.
Synonym: BEAT IT, TAKE OFF¹, HEAD FOR THE HILLS.

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