Word info

run for it

Verb

Meaning

run for it (third-person singular simple present runs for it, present participle running for it, simple past ran for it, past participle run for it)

(informal) To escape from danger by running; to flee.
Quick! We'd better run for it! Someone is coming.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Once I pulled a job, I was so stupid. I picked a guy's pocket on an airplane and made a run for it. Rodney Dangerfield

It's not easy to have the job of president. It's not easy to run for it. And it's not a job for the feint of heart. Laura Welch Bush

After a few minutes of hiding in the bushes the rat made a run for it, heading across the sidewalk and past us (a little too close for comfort) and into the convenience store parking lot. Source: Internet

But over the years we had many, many happy lunches under that pergola — though I do admit we occasionally had to make a run for it, with everyone clutching their plate as the rain tipped down. Source: Internet

SAGAL: According to employees, the man entered the Pizza Hut location, asked for an application, filled it out and then grabbed the tip jar and made a run for it. Source: Internet

If you come across him just have a nice time, collect some cash and make a run for it. Source: Internet

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