Phrase guide

head for the hills

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To travel to a higher elevation, especially to a rural region on vacation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To go to a safe place; to seek refuge; to flee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • If you see this man, run!
  • The burglars escaped before the police showed up

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: scat, run, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it, bunk, take to the woods, escape, fly the coop, break away

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: leave, go forth, go away

Narrower terms: flee, fly, take flight, skedaddle

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Etymology

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