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Let's just bug out and call it even, OK?
— Aliens · 1986
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker proposes retreating and treating the situation as settled, rather than pressing on. 'Bug out' means leaving in a hurry, and 'call it even' offers a face-saving bargain. The closing 'OK?' seeks agreement, hinting the speaker is eager to escape without further trouble.
Context reviewed
