phrasal verb🧩 phrasal verb

get away

to escape successfully

What it means

To successfully escape from a place, person, or situation, especially a difficult or dangerous one. It can also mean to take a short holiday or leave somewhere for a break.

Examples

  • The thieves got away with thousands of pounds in cash and jewellery.
  • I need to get away from the city for a few days to relax.
  • She couldn't get away from the office until almost eight in the evening.
  • Two prisoners got away during the night by climbing over the fence.

Where it comes from

Inseparable. The noun 'getaway' (an escape or short holiday) comes from this verb and is widely used in crime stories and tourism marketing.

Related phrasal verbs

#run away#break out#get out#get away with

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