make a getaway

make a getaway

To escape. We made a getaway before the police arrived and found us at the scene of the crime. We need to make a getaway before Great-Aunt Mildred arrives, or else we'll be stuck listening to her for hours!
See also: getaway, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cheese and kisses
  • getaway sticks
  • in conformity with (something)
  • weekend
  • a dirty weekend
  • dirty weekend
  • abet
  • abet (someone) in
  • abet in
  • come away with