get away

US /ɡet əˈweɪ/

UK /ɡet əˈweɪ/

1.

to escape or leave a place or person

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I need to get away for a few days.

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The thief managed to get away with the stolen goods.

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escape flee depart leave abscond

2.

to go on a vacation or short trip

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We're planning to get away to the beach next month.

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It's good to get away from the city sometimes.

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vacation travel holiday trip break

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get away with get away from get away with murder get carried away away get get on