Run a mile
Suggest a CorrectionMeaning
To flee fast or dodge hard.
Origin
From 20th-century Britain, tied to slang; 'run a mile' for flee, by 1920s in a tale for dodge. A 1930s 'Punch' uses it for a bolt.
Usage Examples
- He'd run a mile from that job-scary!
- Run a mile; dodge her fast.
- Mile run; no thanks!
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