ALL meanings of take a hike
take a hike
T t - verb without object take a hike to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like. 1
- verb without object take a hike to move up or rise, as out of place or position (often followed by up): My shirt hikes up if I don't wear a belt. 1
- verb without object take a hike Nautical. to hold oneself outboard on the windward side of a heeling sailboat to reduce the amount of heel. 1
- verb with object take a hike to move, draw, or raise with a jerk (often followed by up): to hike up one's socks. 1
- verb with object take a hike to increase, often sharply and unexpectedly: to hike the price of milk. 1
- noun take a hike a long walk or march for recreational activity, military training, or the like. 1
- noun take a hike an increase or rise, often sharp and unexpected: a hike in wages. 1
- idioms take a hike take a hike, Slang. to go away because one's company is not desired. 1