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Meaning of run away from | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To avoid or shirk a problem or consequences; to rush to back away from or disclaim responsibility for something.

idiomatic, transitive

Examples

“You can't run⟳ away from your actions.”
“They're running away from that awful plan⟳, but they were the ones who introduced it.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

run away together run away with run back run barefoot through run before run behind

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