make a break for it

Tired of waiting, and of wondering where all that water came from, they decided to make a break for it.

If she tried to make a break for it, he’d chase her instead of Chicken.

“Former President Trump is set on Thursday to visit the U.S.-Mexico border. I’m guessing to make a break for it?”

Should Pete make a break for it, give up on attaining his wounded wife’s forgiveness and find a plausible excuse to return to New York, where the comforts of money and lust await?

Before then, there is a brief chase with an errant dog who has decided now is the time to make a break for it down a hill.