run for it
Beat a retreat
To run for it is to flee suddenly, usually to escape danger or avoid an unpleasant situation: When the alarm went off, we ran for it.
The phrase implies urgency and quick decision—there's no time for deliberation.
Make a run for it means the same thing, often suggesting a dash through hostile territory: The rain let up and we made a run for it.
- hightailDepart with urgency
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- make a breakAttempt sudden escape
- take flightDepart swiftly, often fearfully
escape · flee · vamoose · bolt · scramble · rush · abscond · beat it · hit the road · race · on the lam · hot pursuit · leg it · skedaddle · quick getaway · hurry · speed · dart
run for ithold your ground
Refuse to retreat
stand your ground · face the music · confront · make a stand · fight back
run for itkeep calm
Remain emotionally steady
hold steady · bide your time · take it slow · keep your cool · play it cool
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