make a break
Attempt to escape
To make a break is to attempt an escape, especially a sudden or forceful one: The prisoner made a break for the fence.
It suggests seizing an opportunity to flee or get away quickly.
The phrase often appears with a direction: make a break for it, make a break for the door.
- escapeFlight from captivity
- runMove swiftly on foot
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- dashQuick burst or pinch
getaway · freedom · sprint · opportunity · chance · seize the moment · now or never · prison · pursuit · chase · narrow escape · burst · rush · split · slip away · luck · timing · window
make a breakstay put
Remain in place
surrender · give up · stand one's ground · submit · capitulate
make a breakstay the course
Continue despite difficulties
stick with it · keep going · persist · hold steady · settle in
make a breakhesitate
Pause in uncertainty
hold back · stay the course · bide one's time · dither · waver
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