head for the setting sun

head for the setting sun

To travel west, in an attempt to elude law enforcement. (The sun sets to the west.) The cops are closing in on you—your best bet is to head for the setting sun.
See also: head, setting, sun
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a head
  • head in
  • head into
  • head into (something)
  • fat
  • knock (someone or something) on the head
  • knock someone or something on the head
  • knock something on the head
  • head up
  • heads up