But some worry that Treasury is beating too hasty a retreat, dumping shares without considering whether the banks are strong enough yet. (baltimoresun.com)
The two men, Capt. Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson) and his subordinate, Staff Sgt. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), appear at the doorsteps of next of kin, recite a scripted message from the secretary of the Army, and break the bad news before beating a relatively hasty retreat. (csmonitor.com)
Note: don't beat an immediate and hasty retreat if you order something that is deep fried and see the cook throw it back in the wok. (travelinsurancereview.net)