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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.