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cut and run |
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cut and run Sl. to run away quickly. (Alludes to cutting loose a ship's or boat's anchor and sailing away in a hurry.) Wilbur decided to cut and run when he heard the police sirens. As soon as I finish what I am doing here, I'm going to cut and run. I've got to get home by six o'clock. cut and run to avoid a difficult situation by leaving suddenly When his business started to fail, he decided to cut and run, rather than face financial ruin. cut and run to avoid a difficult situation by leaving suddenly He had learned as a boy that there is a time to stay and fight and a time to cut and run. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Nor at the other islands visited by the Makambo had Kwaque any desire to cut and run for it. The time's past for you to cut and run for a place like the Klondike, and singing won't buy you nothing. " and Joe whispered to me, "I'd give a shilling if they had cut and run, Pip. |
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