get away from

get away from (someone or something)

1. To move away from someone or something. Well, get away from the cat if he's hissing at you. Kids! Get away from the street!
2. To move someone or something away from someone or something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "away." Get the kids away from the street!
See also: away, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get someone or something away from someone or something

to take someone or something away from someone or something, in any combination. Please get that cigar away from me! See if you can get Timmy away from the horse.
See also: away, get
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • conduct
  • conduct (someone or something) away
  • conduct away
  • draw away
  • draw away from (someone or something)
  • cringe
  • cringe away from
  • cringe away from (someone or something)
  • drag (someone or something) away from (something)
  • creep away
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