"Take it lam" is an informal phrase that means to retreat, run away or escape from a situation, usually to avoid trouble or danger. There are several synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning. For instance, one can use the phrase 'vamoose', which means to leave quickly or run away. Another synonymous term is 'beat a hasty retreat', which implies leaving abruptly and swiftly. 'Skedaddle' is another word that can be used to describe the act of running away or leaving a place in haste. 'Scram', 'flee', 'bolt', 'abscond', 'retreat', and 'withdraw' are other synonyms that could be used depending on the context.