make a break for it
Sprint toward freedom
To make a break for it is to attempt a sudden escape, typically by running: When the guard turned away, she made a break for it.
The phrase implies seizing an opportunity to flee, often under risky circumstances.
Break here means a dash or sudden movement toward freedom.
Threaded rod for nuts
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- scrambleMix into disorder
abscond · elude · evade · decamp · slip away · get away · bust out · cut and run
Final desperate attempt
- desperateDriven by urgent need
- riskyInvolving possible harm
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
- all-or-nothingWithout partial outcomes
do-or-die · hail mary · long shot · reckless · impulsive · spontaneous · split-second · instinctive
bolt
Threaded rod for nuts
scramble · abscond · elude · evade · decamp · slip away · get away · bust out · cut and run · take flight
dash
Quick burst or pinch
rush · scramble · dart · lunge · gallop · scamper · scurry · hurtle · hotfoot · race
last-ditch
Final desperate attempt
all-or-nothing · do-or-die · hail mary · long shot · reckless · impulsive · spontaneous · split-second · instinctive · seize the moment
make a break for itsurrender
Cease resistance, yield
give up · capitulate · submit · yield · accept defeat
make a break for itstay put
Remain in place
stand still · freeze · hold one's ground · sit tight · wait it out
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