Definder - what does the word mean?

What is make like a tree and get out of here?

The incorrect use of the metaphorMake like a tree and leave

Biff: Now why don’t you make like a tree and get out of here?

Old Biff: *slaps Biff* It’s “Leave” you idiot. “Make like a tree and leave”. You sound like a damn fool when you say it wrong.

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make like a tree and get out of here - video


Make like a tree and get out of here - what is it?

Incorrect (or deliberately incorrect) variant of make like a tree and leave.

Why don't you make like a tree and get out of here?
(puzzled reaction)
You, know, LEAVE?

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What does "make like a tree and get out of here" mean?

Famously, one of Biff Tannen's taglines in Back to the Future movies. The other ones being "Shiiiit!" and "I hate manure!"

Young Biff: All right, I'll give it a look. Now why don't you make like a tree and get out of here?

Old Biff (hitting Young Biff upside his head): It's LEAVE, you idiot! "Make like a tree and leave!" You sound like a damn fool when you're saying it wrong!

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