Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-a-runner
phrase
/ˈduː ə ˈrʌnər/
Definition
To flee or escape quickly, often to avoid a situation or obligation.
Examples
- After realizing he had forgotten his wallet, he decided to do-a-runner before the bill arrived.
- When the police arrived, the suspect made a quick do-a-runner down the alley.
Meaning
The phrase ‘do-a-runner’ refers to the act of leaving a place abruptly, particularly to evade responsibility or capture.
Synonyms
- flee
- escape
- bolt
- run away
