peg it

The phrase "peg it" is informal British slang with varying meanings depending on the context.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Voice:
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Voice:

Definition

B2General

(British, informal)To move quickly or run away.

Example

  • When the alarm went off, the burglars pegged it out of the building.
  • You'd better peg it if you don't want to miss the bus.

B2General

(British, informal)To die or pass away.

Example

  • He pegged it last night after a long illness.
  • The old dog finally pegged it peacefully in his sleep.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "peg it":

peg downpeg awaypeg the needlepeg out