Withdraw in haste (4,1,7)

I believe the answer is:

beat a retreat

(Other definitions for beat a retreat that I've seen before include "Retire hastily" , "Depart hastily" , "Withdraw quickly" , "Withdraw to avoid something unpleasant" , "Go away in a hurry" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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