To leave in a hurry/ a hasty departure

Posted by SR on April 23, 2004

: Any input please on the origins of
1. bug out for the dugout ( late 50's beat? )
2. vamoose ( Spanish perhaps? )
3. split ( 60's hip? )
Any additional words and phrases of similar meaning would be appreciated.

• To leave in a hurry/ a hasty departure ESC 23/April/04
  • To leave in a hurry/ a hasty departure SR 23/April/04
    • To leave in a hurry/ a hasty departure Charlie Brown 23/April/04
      • Split, vamoose ESC 23/April/04
        • Bug out ESC 23/April/04
          • Gone like a long dog ESC 23/April/04
            • I'm outta here.............. Ward 24/April/04
              • Bucket o' prawns SR 26/April/04