Thesaurus.com

Popular Searches

 Dictionary.com
Showing results for run for it. Search instead for rundkornreis.
Definitions

run for it

VERB
fly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break disappear run take off withdraw
STRONG
abscond avoid bolt clear decamp hide hightail skedaddle skip
WEAK
clear out cut and run get away hasten away light out make a getaway make a quick exit make off run from steal away take flight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
remain stay
STRONG
confront face
WEAK
arrive obey
VERB
make off
Synonyms
WEAK
abscond bolt clear cut and run decamp depart escape fly go leave make away quit retire run run off scamper scoot skedaddle skip withdraw
Antonyms
WEAK
stay wait

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"We just made a run for it straight away, checked into a hotel in Muscat, and there we were just waiting," Chowdhury told the BBC after landing in Stansted on Friday.

From BBC

Before I could decide if now was a good time to run for it or not, I spotted the Butterfly.

From Literature

If he fell asleep, I could untie Red and we could make a run for it, but then I remembered Archie.

From Literature

“Later,” I manage to squeak, and I make a run for it.

From Literature

Once he got to the door, he’d just make a run for it.

From Literature

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.