On the run
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Trying to escape or hide, usually from the police.
After robbing the bank, the criminals were on the run.
Often appears as...
- be on the run
- go on the run
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Busy and moving about constantly.
He's always on the run from one meeting to the next.
Often appears as...
- always on the run
- on the run from
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In a row, consecutively.
The team has had five wins on the run, raising their chances for the championship.
Often appears as...
- wins on the run
- losses on the run
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
phrase
Trying to escape or hide, usually from the police.
After robbing the bank, the criminals were on the run.
Often appears as...
- be on the run
- go on the run
phrase
Busy and moving about constantly.
He's always on the run from one meeting to the next.
Often appears as...
- always on the run
- on the run from
phrase
In a row, consecutively.
The team has had five wins on the run, raising their chances for the championship.
Often appears as...
- wins on the run
- losses on the run
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Use 'on the run' when referring to someone avoiding capture, often involving illegal situations.
The thief was on the run for days before the police caught up with him.
Pro Tip 2/3Evasion Theme
'On the run' highlights the continuous effort to avoid being found, not just physical running.
With the authorities closing in, the spy was constantly on the run.
Pro Tip 3/3Media Portrayal
Often used in movies and books to create suspense around a character’s efforts to evade capture.
In the film, the protagonist was on the run, hiding in shadows and alleys.
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Use 'on the run' when referring to someone avoiding capture, often involving illegal situations.
The thief was on the run for days before the police caught up with him.
Pro Tip 2/3Evasion Theme
'On the run' highlights the continuous effort to avoid being found, not just physical running.
With the authorities closing in, the spy was constantly on the run.
Pro Tip 3/3Media Portrayal
Often used in movies and books to create suspense around a character’s efforts to evade capture.
In the film, the protagonist was on the run, hiding in shadows and alleys.
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Use 'on the run' when referring to someone avoiding capture, often involving illegal situations.
The thief was on the run for days before the police caught up with him.
Pro Tip 2/3Evasion Theme
'On the run' highlights the continuous effort to avoid being found, not just physical running.
With the authorities closing in, the spy was constantly on the run.
Pro Tip 3/3Media Portrayal
Often used in movies and books to create suspense around a character’s efforts to evade capture.
In the film, the protagonist was on the run, hiding in shadows and alleys.
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