Meaning of the word "take to your heels" in English
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take to your heels
US /teɪk tu jʊər hiːlz/
UK /teɪk tu jʊər hiːlz/
Idiom
1.
to run away from something or someone, especially in fear
Example:
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When the alarm sounded, everyone took to their heels.
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Seeing the police, the thief immediately took to his heels.
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