To run for the hills In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to run for the hills", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-30 01:10

Meaning of To run for the hills (redirected from run for the hills )

Synonyms:

take to the hills

Run for the hills informal verb phrase

To move to a higher position to stay safe when natural disasters happen.

Many people have run for the hills in what is widely regarded as the worst flood in a century in this region.

After the surprise announcement of a strong tide, we decided to run for the hills.

To run away from a situation or relationship where you are scared of something.

The mad dog chased us, and we tried to run for the hills.

Other phrases about:

move like the wind
Run or move extremely quickly
bob and weave

To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something

dawdle along

To move in a slow and unconcerned manner.

Make a Beeline for (someone, something)

To head to something or someone quickly and directly.

tear round

To quickly and recklessly go or move round somewhere

Grammar and Usage of Run for the hills

Verb Forms

  • ran for the hills
  • running for the hills
  • runs for the hills
  • to run for the hills

The verb "run" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

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