make a run for it
The phrase "make a run for it" is commonly used in English to describe an urgent or desperate attempt to escape or achieve something.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To attempt to escape quickly from a situation or place.
Example
- When they saw the guards coming, they decided to make a run for it.
B2General
(informal)To hurry towards a destination to avoid being late.
Example
- We realized we were late for the meeting and had to make a run for it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make a run for it":
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