Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-run
idiom
/ˈɒn ðə rʌn/
Definition
In the process of escaping or fleeing, often from the law or a difficult situation.
Examples
- The suspect has been on-the-run since the robbery last month.
- After the scandal broke, she felt like she was on-the-run from the media.
- Being on-the-run can be exhausting and stressful.
Meaning
Refers to someone who is avoiding capture or evading a situation, typically because of criminal activity or trouble.
Synonyms
- fugitive
- escaping
- eluding
