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.
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
To flee or run
To flee overnight, often to avoid creditors
To leave at a favorable moment
To leave quickly and secretly