Run for it

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To escape quickly, usually from a risky or dangerous situation.

When they heard the police sirens getting closer, they decided to run for it.
Visual representation of "run for it" - To escape quickly, usually from a risky or dangerous situation.

Often appears as...

  • decide to run for it
  • had to run for it

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Colloquial

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Quick Escape

Used when somebody needs to leave a place rapidly due to danger or an urgent situation.

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As the building began to collapse, we had to run for it.
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Sudden Urgency

Implies that the action of leaving must happen immediately without any delay.

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Hearing the guard's footsteps, the thief ran for it.
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Cinematic Drama

Often seen in films and TV shows during thrilling scenes involving chase and suspense.

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In the movie, when the hero yelled 'run for it', everyone dashed towards the exit.
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