get away from
idiom
1
: to go away from (a place)
I can't get away from the office till after five.
—often used figurativelyThe company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best.
2
: to avoid being caught by (someone)
The robbers got away from the police in a fast car.
—sometimes used figurativelyYou can't get away from the facts.
There's no getting away from the facts.
Examples of get away from in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In 1992, Nicole filed for divorce, hoping to get away from her abusive husband, but the cycle of violence continued until her murder.
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Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
Jennifer Glad and her husband moved to Bozeman from Redondo Beach, Calif., in late 2020, drawn by the easy skiing access and good public schools for their children — but also by a desire to get away from California and its leftward political shift.
—Kellen Browning Louise Johns, New York Times, 26 May 2024
After the timeout Edwards made a play and knocked down a 3 and the the game was beginning to get away from the Mavericks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024
We natural girls are trying to get away from perms and relaxing.
—Essence, 20 May 2024
Onlookers are encouraged to get away from city lights and head north for the best view.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 12 May 2024
The National Weather Service's St. Louis office said that people who want to see the northern lights should get away from light pollution and cloud cover.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2024
New activities at Poppy & Thyme in downtown Menomonee Falls may be just the thing needed to get away from the stress of life and do a bit of self-care.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
Viewing the northern lights in Idaho Like most nighttime celestial events, the first order of business is to get away from light pollution.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024
Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
Jennifer Glad and her husband moved to Bozeman from Redondo Beach, Calif., in late 2020, drawn by the easy skiing access and good public schools for their children — but also by a desire to get away from California and its leftward political shift.
—Kellen Browning Louise Johns, New York Times, 26 May 2024
After the timeout Edwards made a play and knocked down a 3 and the the game was beginning to get away from the Mavericks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024
We natural girls are trying to get away from perms and relaxing.
—Essence, 20 May 2024
Onlookers are encouraged to get away from city lights and head north for the best view.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 12 May 2024
The National Weather Service's St. Louis office said that people who want to see the northern lights should get away from light pollution and cloud cover.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2024
New activities at Poppy & Thyme in downtown Menomonee Falls may be just the thing needed to get away from the stress of life and do a bit of self-care.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
Viewing the northern lights in Idaho Like most nighttime celestial events, the first order of business is to get away from light pollution.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024
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“Get away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20away%20from. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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