Idioms #16

escape

    Make a Run for It: This idiom means to quickly flee or escape from a situation, often when pursued.  

    Escape by the Skin of Your Teeth: This phrase signifies a narrow and lucky escape from a dangerous or difficult situation.  

    Break Free: This expression means to liberate oneself from confinement or restraint.  

    Make a Clean Getaway: This idiom implies leaving a situation without being caught or leaving evidence behind.  

    Run for the Hills: This phrase suggests escaping to a remote or rural area to avoid danger or conflict.  

    Slip Through the Cracks: This idiom conveys the idea of escaping notice or detection, often in a bureaucratic context.  

    Houdini Act: This expression refers to an escape or disappearance that seems almost magical, named after the famous magician Harry Houdini.  

    Get Out of Dodge: This idiom means to leave a place quickly to avoid trouble or danger.  

    Hotfoot It: This phrase signifies hurrying away or escaping rapidly.  

    Vanish into Thin Air: This idiom describes a sudden and complete disappearance, as if by magic.  

    Leg It: This expression means to run away or escape on foot.  

    Make Good One's Escape: This idiom implies successfully getting away from a difficult or dangerous situation.  

    Beat a Hasty Retreat: This phrase conveys the idea of quickly leaving a place or situation to avoid danger or embarrassment.  

    Go Underground: This idiom means to hide or disappear from public view, often to escape attention or danger.  

    Get Off the Hook: While not directly related to escaping physically, this phrase means to avoid punishment or responsibility for something.  

    Elope with (Someone): This expression refers to running away with a romantic partner to get married without the approval of others.  

    Fly the Coop: This idiom signifies escaping or leaving a confining or unpleasant situation.  

    Make a Break for Freedom: This phrase conveys the idea of escaping from captivity or a restrictive situation.  

    Run Like the Wind: This expression means running very fast, often to escape danger or pursue a goal.  

    Disappear into the Night: This idiom suggests a sudden and stealthy escape under the cover of darkness.  

    Make a Quick Exit: This idiom means to leave a place or situation hastily, often to avoid confrontation or discomfort.  

    Make a Run for Cover: This phrase suggests seeking shelter or safety during a dangerous or threatening situation.  

    Leave No Trace: This expression signifies escaping or departing without leaving any evidence or clues behind.  

    Take French Leave: This idiom means to leave a gathering or event without saying goodbye or without permission.  

    Fade into the Woodwork: This phrase conveys the idea of becoming inconspicuous or unnoticeable in a situation.  

    Slide under the Radar: This idiom implies going unnoticed or undetected, often in a sneaky or secretive manner.  

    Bolt from the Blue: This expression refers to a sudden and unexpected escape or event.  

    Run the Distance: This idiom means to complete a long and difficult journey or task successfully.  

    Make a Getaway Bid: This phrase signifies an attempt to escape from a situation or captivity.  

    Escape with One's Life: This idiom conveys the idea of surviving a dangerous or life-threatening situation.  

    Take Flight: This expression means to flee or escape, often in response to danger or fear.  

    Beat the Odds: While not directly related to escaping, this phrase means to achieve success despite challenging circumstances.  

    Break Out of (Something): This idiom implies escaping from a confined or restricted space, such as a prison.  

    Go Off the Grid: This idiom means to live or hide in a way that is not easily traceable or monitored by authorities.  

    Go on the Lam: This phrase signifies going into hiding or escaping from law enforcement.  

    Shake off Pursuers: This idiom conveys the idea of successfully evading those who are chasing or pursuing you.  

    Throw Someone Off the Scent: This expression means to divert or mislead someone who is trying to track or follow you.  

    Make One's Escape Route: This idiom implies planning and preparing a way to escape from a situation or location.  

    Disappear from Sight: This phrase suggests vanishing or becoming invisible, often metaphorically.  

    Slip Away Unnoticed: This idiom conveys the idea of leaving a place or situation without being observed or remembered.