Used casually among friends or in informal situations, 'beat it' can sound rude in formal settings.

Colloquial Usage

'Beat it' often expresses the speaker's irritation or impatience with someone's presence.

Display Annoyance

It can imply that someone should leave quickly, often because they're unwanted or in the way.

Refers to leaving fast to avoid trouble or evade a situation.

'Beat it' can mean avoiding an argument or a fight, not just physical escape.

It can be used to subtly warn someone that they may encounter trouble if they stay.