[get] out of Dodge
1
to hastily leave a place, usually because of a possible danger or threat
The idiom "get out of Dodge" originated from the television series "Gunsmoke," which featured the fictional town of Dodge City as a setting for many of its episodes. The phrase is used to emphasize the urgency of departure and the need to escape a problematic or uncomfortable circumstance.
- Not knowing what else to do, he gets out of dodge and flees to Chicago to get in touch with his sister.
- When the party turned rowdy and the police were on their way, we decided it was time to get out of Dodge.
- After realizing the investment was a scam, he decided to get out of Dodge before losing all his money.
- When the storm approached, the campers quickly packed up to get out of Dodge and avoid getting caught in the downpour.
- The argument at the bar was escalating, and John thought it wise to get out of Dodge before it got violent.