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Meaning of 'Beam me up, Scotty'

What does the saying 'Beam me up, Scotty' mean?

Idiom: Beam me up, Scotty

Meaning:

Something someone says when they want to get out of a place or situation, meaning 'Get me out of here!'.

(It comes from the TV series and movies Star Trek, though the exact words used were a little different.)

Country: International English | Subject Area: Transport & Travel | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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