play possum »
To feign death; to remain quiet and still to escape attention or remain undetected; to lay low.
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run a mile »
To escape, flee or leave a situation or relationship, usually as a result of a shocking or sudden announcement or revelation.
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run away »
escape
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run for one's money »
A reasonable opportunity to succeed, perform acceptably, or escape harm, especially in a difficult situation.
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shell out »
To use a program's "shell escape" function to execute an unrelated command or to invoke a subsidiary, interactive shell.
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sit out »
To escape a hold while face-down by swinging one's legs around into the sitting position.
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slip someone's mind »
To be forgotten; to escape one's memory.
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slip through the cracks »
To escape notice or lack sufficient attention.
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stand from under »
To escape something falling or being thrown from above.
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tempus fugit »
time flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.
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throw under the bus »
To betray or blame; to use as a scapegoat.
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under lock and key »
Imprisoned with little or no chance of escape.
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urban fabric »
The physical aspect of urbanism, emphasizing building types, thoroughfares, open space, frontages, and streetscapes; while excluding without prejudice to this useful term, environmental, functional, economic and sociocultural aspects.
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