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Burning extremity makes one move quickly away (7)

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I believe the answer is:

hotfoot

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'one move quickly away' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'burning extremity' is the wordplay.
'burning' becomes 'hot' (similar in meaning).
'extremity' becomes 'foot' (foot is a kind of extremity).
'hot'+'foot'='HOTFOOT'

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(Other definitions for hotfoot that I've seen before include "Experienced by firewalker" , "With all possible speed" , "flat out" , "In eager haste - with fiery sole?" , "Without the slightest delay" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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