take to one's heels
Verb
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Verb
- (idiomatic) To leave, especially to flee or run away.
- 1955 July 4, "[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,807264,00.html Art: Patriot Painter]," Time:
- After returning the fire three times, Peale's men saw the enemy formed near the college take to their heels.
- 1955 July 4, "[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,807264,00.html Art: Patriot Painter]," Time:
- French: prendre ses jambes à son cou
- Russian: навостри́ть лы́жи
- Spanish: apretar los talones, salir en carrera, poner pies en polvorosa
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