To leave in a hurry/ a hasty departure

Posted by SR 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.

Replies

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