run for it
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Meaning · English
To escape from danger by running; to flee.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Quick! We'd better run for it! Someone is coming.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “run for it” mean?
To escape from danger by running; to flee.
Is “run for it” formal or informal?
run for it is generally informal.