Midnight Run

Late-night escape

A midnight run is a hasty departure under cover of darkness, typically to avoid obligations—especially unpaid rent or debts: They did a midnight run before the landlord could collect.

The phrase also applies to any urgent late-night trip or errand. *Midnight Run* (1988) is a buddy comedy film about a bounty hunter transporting a fugitive.

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bail bondsman · chase · De Niro · odd couple · buddy comedy · comedy · handcuffs · train · helicopter · mob · mob boss · accountant · bail · road · buddy · road trip · pursuit · darkness

Opposites
time of activity

Midnight Runmorning jog

Early outdoor exercise

dawn patrol · morning commute

manner of travel

Midnight Runleisurely walk

Slow, relaxed ambulation

Sunday drive · scenic tour

legality/openness

Midnight Runlegal transfer

Formal change of ownership

Family

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Mostly American · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG