English
Verb
rfc-header|Phrasal Verb
to get away
- (literally) To move away (from).
#: Get away from the edge of the cliff!
- (with from when used with an object) To avoid capture; to escape (from).
#: Surround the bank! Don't let the robber get away!
#: I almost caught the critter, but it got away from me.
- (with to when used with an object) To take a break from one's present circumstances; to journey (to), especially on holiday.
#: This place is really getting me down. I need to get away for a while.
#: Next weekend we're hoping to get away to the seaside.
- To start moving; to depart.
#: The train got away exactly on time.
- To slip from one's control.
#: I can't cope any more. Things are getting away from me.
Exclamation
- Expressing disbelief.
#: You bought that for twenty pounds? Get away!
See also
getaway
get away with
hu:get away
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