Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-make-a-break-for-it
idiom
toʊ ˈmeɪk ə breɪk fɔr ɪt
Definition
To attempt to escape from a situation or place, often suddenly or hastily.
Examples
- When the guards were distracted, we decided it was the perfect moment to make a break for it.
- She felt trapped in the meeting and wanted to make a break for it as soon as possible.
- The prisoners planned their escape carefully, waiting for the right time to make a break for it.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of trying to leave a place quickly, especially when that place is perceived as undesirable or restrictive.
Synonyms
- escape
- run away
- break out
- flee
