get away from

idiom

: 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.

: 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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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 Studded with ultra-exclusive resorts and sumptuous private villas, islands in the Grenadines like Bequia, Mustique, and Canouan are said to be where billionaires go to get away from the millionaires. —

Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024 Patrick Dempsey, Patrick Long, and Tanner Foust made this kid’s day and just as importantly, helped his family get away from the hospital for a few moments. —

Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Advertisement There was a time when Palmer couldn’t get away from football soon enough. —

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get away from

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