get away from

US /ɡet əˈweɪ frʌm/

UK /ɡet əˈweɪ frʌm/

1.

to escape from a person or place

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I need to get away from the city for a while.

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The thief managed to get away from the police.

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escape flee break free get clear of abscond

2.

to avoid doing something or dealing with something unpleasant

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He always tries to get away from his responsibilities.

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Let's get away from this topic; it's too sensitive.

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avoid shirk evade dodge sidestep

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get away with get away get away with murder get carried away away get blood from a stone get