scuttle

scuttle across (something)

To scamper or scurry across something very quickly. I nearly jumped out of my chair when I saw a cockroach scuttling across the table. We scuttled across the road as soon as there was a break in traffic.
See also: across, scuttle

scuttle away

To depart or flee with short, hurried movements. I nearly jumped out of my chair when I lifted up the basket and saw a cockroach scuttle away. The mice all scuttled away as soon as I turned on the lights.
See also: away, scuttle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

scuttle across something

to hurry across something. (Said especially of a small animal.) A tiny mouse scuttled across the kitchen floor and startled me. A rabbit scuttled across my path.
See also: across, scuttle

scuttle away

[for a small animal] to run away. The otters scuttled away as we approached. A skunk scuttled away quickly—thank heavens.
See also: away, scuttle
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • scuttle across
  • scuttle across (something)
  • extend across
  • extend across (something)
  • get (something) across to (one)
  • run across
  • push (someone or something) across (something)
  • push across
  • flash across
  • flash across (something)
References in periodicals archive
''Saying they are trying to scuttle the talks is talking it a bit far.''
According to Cardinal Stephanos II Ghattas, patriarch of the Catholic Coptic church, Catholics must deal with red tape when seeking permits to build or remodel churchs, only to have local authorities scuttle the project in the end.
A lightening-fast system implementation was essential to minimize the enormous pressure to scuttle the controversial project.
On either side of the exhibition halls are four levels of foyers and break out areas which have their own animation and drama as people scuttle around the luminous concourses and promenade up and down the escalators.
Earlier in the day, I visited Little Water Cay, where I could hear the scuttle of endangered rock iguanas mixing with the waves.
Although they were unable to scuttle the provision when it went through Congress, providers were able to obtain an effective date that allows for a congressional revisit long before implementation.
These scaly climbers can scuttle nimbly across a polished glass ceiling.
To scuttle a vessel is to open holes in its hull so that it will take on water and sink.
73-54, such payments will scuttle a "B" reorganization, especially when the cash payments are made directly to the Target shareholders.
Sadowski not only describes the specific policies initiated by various Arab governments, but he also explains the circumstances that could scuttle the implementation of arms control in the region.
We don't want to get into the "blame game," but it is important to point out that whatever the reasons, this inability to meet even greatly reduced timber targets is sure to cause serious backlash that could scuttle the entire management strategy before it gets going.
And indifference can scuttle a Ql team's work much faster than resistance can.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said it has uncovered a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to cause confusion in Rivers state and scuttle the scheduled collation of the remaining results of the March 9 governorship election in the state.
Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday said the Government will not allow anyone to scuttle its development agenda for Kenyans.
If there is lots of to paint, dad will love the No Nonsense Scuttle Kit & 6 Sleeves (PS14.99).