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on the lam

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on the lam (mainly American, informal)

running away from the police or someone in authority in order to escape going to prison. He finally gave himself up to the police after 12 years on the lam.

on the lam

moving from place to place to avoid being found or caught. She got in trouble in the ‘70s and was captured after 23 years on the lam.

Usage notes: usually said about someone who is avoiding the police

Related vocabulary: on the run

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