get away from
idiom
1
: to go away from (a place)
I can't get away from the office till after five.
—often used figurativelyThe company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best.
2
: to avoid being caught by (someone)
The robbers got away from the police in a fast car.
—sometimes used figurativelyYou can't get away from the facts.
There's no getting away from the facts.
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In the event of an accident, the only practical way to get away from the plant would be to drive west, toward New York City.
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Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Others were wading through a river to get away from the gunfire.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The company caters to people who truly want to get away from it all while still remaining connected through the Starlink internet service.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
One in four Americans have considered quitting their job to get away from their boss, and again, one in four say their boss has cussed out people in the workplace.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Others were wading through a river to get away from the gunfire.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The company caters to people who truly want to get away from it all while still remaining connected through the Starlink internet service.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
One in four Americans have considered quitting their job to get away from their boss, and again, one in four say their boss has cussed out people in the workplace.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Get away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20away%20from. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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