run for one's life
The phrase "run for one's life" is often used in extreme situations where immediate flight is necessary to avoid serious harm.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To flee urgently to avoid serious harm or death.
Example
- When the fire alarm went off, everyone had to run for their lives.
- Hearing the explosion, they knew they had to run for their lives.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run for one's life":
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