Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cut-and-run
idiomatic phrase
/ˈkʌt ənd rʌn/
Definition
To leave a situation quickly and often without warning, especially to escape trouble or responsibility.
Examples
- After realizing the project was failing, the manager decided to cut-and-run rather than face the consequences.
- Seeing the storm approaching, the campers made a cut-and-run for the safety of their cars.
Meaning
The phrase implies abandoning a commitment or duty abruptly, usually to avoid consequences.
Synonyms
- abandon
- flee
- escape
- scram
- run away
