The party became too loud, so we decided to get out of Dodge.
get out of Dodge
idiomTo leave, especially to leave a difficult or dangerous environment with all possible haste.
Origin
disputed originAn allusion to Dodge City, Kansas, a busy cattle town in the late 19th century notorious for gunfighters, gambling, brothels and saloons. Possibly inspired by the radio and television series Gunsmoke (1952–1975).
When the storm warnings started appearing on the news, we packed our bags and decided to get out of Dodge immediately.
Realizing that the political situation in the capital was rapidly deteriorating, the ambassador advised his staff to get out of Dodge before the borders closed.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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dodge a bullet
To have a narrow escape; to avoid injury, disaster, or some other undesirable situation.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
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get a clue
To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration
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get a fix
To obtain something necessary, especially a dose of an addictive drug or anything else compulsively sought after.