Meaning of on the run | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Fleeing.
   idiomatic
2. At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.
   idiomatic
3. Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.
   idiomatic
4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, run.

Equivalents

Examples

“The suspect⟳ in the robbery is still on the run⟳.”

“Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score⟳ and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run⟳, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.”

“The corruption charges against her aides have⟳ her on the run⟳.”

“She's a busy executive and always on the run⟳.”

“He had to eat⟳ on the run⟳.”

“The skier's wife had the baby while he was still on the run⟳.”

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