Going between the moon and the milkman In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "going between the moon and the milkman", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-12-01 05:12

Meaning of Going between the moon and the milkman (redirected from go between the moon and the milkman )

Synonyms:

do a runner , do a bunk , have it on (one's) toes

Go between the moon and the milkman Australia verb phrase

To flee overnight, often to avoid creditors

I kept changing my place of residence and went between the moon and the milkman to avoid creditors.

He must have gone between the moon and the milkman. The neighbors saw him come home last night, yet this morning he has gone.

Other phrases about:

beat feet

To flee or run

take to the tall timber(s)

To leave quickly and secretly 

 

be off like a prom dress (in May)

To depart quickly and suddenly

hightail it

To leave or depart quickly

blow town

To leave a town hastily
 

Grammar and Usage of Go between the moon and the milkman

Verb Forms

  • goes between the moon and the milkman
  • going between the moon and the milkman
  • gone between the moon and the milkman
  • went between the moon and the milkman

The verb "go" must be conjugated according to its tense.

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running on fumes
To continue operating with little energy, resources or money
Example: I was told to rest because I seemed like I was running on fumes.
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