run for the hills
Get out fast
Run for the hills means to flee in panic or urgently escape a threatening situation.
The phrase evokes seeking high ground for safety: When she saw her ex at the party, she ran for the hills.
Often used as advice to avoid something disastrous: If he starts talking about his crypto investments, run for the hills.
- hightailDepart with urgency
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- escapeFlight from captivity
- run for itFlee to escape
- make a run for itAttempt rapid escape
decamp · run · run away · alarm · skedaddle · bail out · cut and run · fear · abscond · vamoose · beat a hasty retreat · retreat · shelter · exodus · evacuate · scram · save yourself · avoid
run for the hillsstand your ground
Refuse to back down
face the music · confront · dig in · engage · rise to the challenge
run for the hillsstay
Remain in position
remain · hold your ground · stay put · stand fast · hold the line
run for the hillsstand tall
Maintain dignity under pressure
be brave · hold firm · steel yourself · man up · keep a stiff upper lip
runs, running, runner, runners, hill, hills, hilly, hillside, hilltop