head for the hills

Example Sentences

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I suppose there’s a third legal strategy, which is head for the hills and see if you can get asylum in Argentina, but that’s not available to Mr. Cohen at this point.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2018

The only thing that keeps me going in the wintertime when it’s raining is knowing it’s snowing up above and we’re going to head for the hills come Saturday.

From Washington Times • Feb. 7, 2016

When they start talking like that, in an Olympian voice, head for the hills.

From US News • Aug. 12, 2014

I wondered back then who would do the same for me when my time came, especially as I saw how other married siblings can head for the hills when this kind of care is needed.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2013

“Then let’s head for the hills and hope for the best.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart