Get The Hell Out Of Dodge

The internet slang term “Get The Hell Out Of Dodge” means to leave a place quickly or to escape from a potentially dangerous or unpleasant situation. It originated from the phrase “Get out of Dodge,” which refers to the character Wyatt Earp from the Western TV series, where he would leave the town of Dodge City before trouble started. The addition of “Get The Hell Out Of” emphasizes the urgency to leave swiftly.

Examples:

1. If you hear rumors of a surprise test tomorrow, you better get the hell out of Dodge and start studying right away!

2. My friend told me there’s a huge traffic jam on the highway today, so I decided to get the hell out of Dodge and take an alternate route.