be on the run

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be on the run

to try to avoid being caught, especially by the police A serial killer was on the run last night after escaping from a maximum-security prison. (sometimes + from ) He met his future wife while he was on the run from the police in Germany.

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be on the piss
be on the ragged edge
be on the razzle
be on the right lines
be on the right track
be on the rocks
be on the ropes
be on the run
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be on the skids
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be on the wagon

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be on the piss
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be on the right lines
be on the right track
be on the rocks
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be on the same wavelength
be on the side of the angels
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be on the square
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be on the tip of tongue
be on the wagon
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