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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Keeping burnout at bay The urge to get away from being constantly available is also influencing the travel sector. —

Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 The flick to then get away from Caleb Okoli, followed by an outside-of-the-foot finish, was not too bad either. —

Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024 Even homeless people ventured in to get away from the elements. —

Courtenay Rudzinski, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024 Go Golfing Hear me out, golfing is a great way to get away from family this holiday season. —

Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get away from

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