one can run but one can't hide
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
There is nothing someone can do to evade something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “one can run but one can't hide” mean?
There is nothing someone can do to evade something.
Is “one can run but one can't hide” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.