Take it on the lam In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take it on the lam", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-09-14 03:09

Meaning of Take it on the lam

Synonyms:

beat a hasty retreat

Take it on the lam idiom verb phrase

To try to escape to avoid getting caught.

James saw a robber take it on the lame the other day, but he didn't report it to the police.

The two thugs immediately took it on the lame when they heard the siren.

Other phrases about:

walk away scot free

To escape from the statement saying that someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong or evade impeachment without being responsible for any sentence or punishment

beat feet

To flee or run

go between the moon and the milkman

To flee overnight, often to avoid creditors

get out while the getting is good

To leave at a favorable moment

take to the tall timber(s)

To leave quickly and secretly 

 

Grammar and Usage of Take it on the lam

Verb Forms

  • takes it on the lam
  • taking it on the lam
  • took it on the lam
The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Take it on the lam

This phrase is from the 1800s and has no exact origin.
The Origin Cited: Internet .
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fairly and squarely
straightforwardly
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