on the run
The idiom "on the run" is versatile, used in various contexts to describe fleeing, being busy, or being at a disadvantage.
Definition
B2Law enforcement
(informal)Actively avoiding capture or arrest.
Example
- The escaped prisoners have been on the run for a week.
B2Daily life
(informal)Constantly moving or busy with activities.
Example
- She's always on the run, juggling work and family.
C1Competitive situations
(informal)At a disadvantage or forced to retreat.
Example
- The new startup has the established companies on the run.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the run":
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