Get away

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verb

To leave or escape from a place or person.

She managed to get away from her abusive husband and find help.
Visual representation of "get away" - To leave or escape from a place or person.

Often appears as...

  • get away from
  • get away with

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Colloquial

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Urgent Connotation

Used to express a sense of urgency or immediate need to leave.

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I need to get away now!
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Physical Escape

Often implies physically running from something or someone.

Illustration for Physical Escape
The dog got away from me.
Visual representation of the word "Get away"

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