escape mechanism

So how do the lizards activate their escape mechanism when needed?

This magical escape mechanism helps you brace for the discomfort of, say, an inevitable murder, awkward dialogue or the horrifying extracurricular activities of “Euphoria’s” troubled teens.

"It was my escape mechanism," she told the programme.

They need that escape mechanism from how harsh life can be.”

"It's not an aggressive attack, it's an escape mechanism," explains Shears.