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

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Instead of making a run for it, he resolves to hunker down until the heat is off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

The party was set to nominate the first Black candidate for president and his very close primary competitor, Hillary Clinton, was the first woman to make a serious run for it.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2024

"When you see that space you’ve got to run for it," he added.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

Artyom doesn’t have much sympathy for draft dodgers and deserters, though he can see the wisdom in making a run for it.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2023

Like Bristle’s quarry, it reemerged until it was convinced Pax was asleep and then made a run for it.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

run for it

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