Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-it-on-the-lam
idiom
/teɪk ɪt ɒn ðə læm/
Definition
to escape or flee, typically from the law or authority; to run away.
Examples
- After the robbery, the suspect decided to take it on the lam, hoping to avoid the police.
- When the scandal broke, she took it on the lam, traveling to a remote location to hide out.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to someone who is evading capture or escape from a situation, particularly in a criminal context.
Synonyms
- run away
- flee
- escape
- bolt
