get away from

idiom

1
: to go away from (a place)
I can't get away from the office till after five.
often used figuratively
The 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 figuratively
You can't get away from the facts.
There's no getting away from the facts.

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Third-quarter collapse The Kings were only down by one with four minutes to play in the third period, but that’s when the game started to get away from them. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025 This helpful guide lays out where to go this year to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025 The first episode of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: The Final Chapter takes viewers behind the scenes of Natalia Grace’s rocky relationship with the Mans family, who adopted her, as well as her dramatic attempt to get away from them. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 Located in harsh conditions far from the nation’s capital, the Grand Canyon State initially drew people wanting to get away from government or dense cities and willing to take risks. The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get away from 

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“Get away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20away%20from. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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