verb
Meaning 1
To run away desperately from danger.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
run for one's life
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verb
Meaning 2
To attempt to escape an extremely unfavorable or unfortunate situation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- 2017, Jennifer S. Holland, For These Monkeys, It’s a Fight for Survival., National Geographic (March 2017)http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/03/macaques-monkeys-indonesia-endangered-pet-trade/ Yaki have just one natural predator, the reticulated python, but they have many enemies. Land clearers are pushing the monkeys around. Roadbuilders are hemming them in. And outlaw trappers have them running for their lives.
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- German: um sein Leben rennen — to run away desperately from danger
- Polish: zwiewać — to run away desperately from danger
- Polish: zwiać — to run away desperately from danger
- Polish: ratować się — to attempt to escape an extremely bad situation