make a break for it

make a ˈbreak for it

(informal) try to escape from prison, etc: Six prisoners shot a guard and made a break for it in a stolen car.
See also: break, make
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • break of day
  • break to pieces
  • break (something) to pieces
  • break bread
  • break bread with
  • break bread with (someone)
  • bio break
  • break into
  • school's out
  • break in