Run for it Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
RUN-fer-it or RUN-fur-it
ɹˈʌn/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
run-FAW-it
Definition
To escape or leave quickly, especially because of danger or because you don't want to be caught.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in urgent or playful situations when someone needs to escape fast. Often accompanied by an exclamation. Usually used in the imperative ('Let's run for it!'). Rarely used for planned escapes; it's about sudden action.
Spanish: salir corriendo - huir rápidamentePortuguese (BR): correr para escapar - fugir rapidamentePortuguese (PT): correr para escapar - fugir rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 赶快跑 - 快逃Chinese (Traditional): 趕快跑 - 快逃Hindi: भागो - जल्दी भागोArabic: اهرب بسرعة - اسرع بالهروبBengali: দৌড়ে পালাও - দৌড় দাওRussian: беги - бегом спасайсяJapanese: 逃げろ - 急いで逃げてVietnamese: chạy nhanh đi - chạy thoát điKorean: 도망쳐 - 빨리 달아나Turkish: kaç - hemen kaçUrdu: بھاگ جاؤ - فوراً بھاگوIndonesian: lari cepat - kabur cepat
Example Sentences
"The dog is coming! Run for it!"
basic
As soon as the bell rang, we ran for it.
basic
If you see smoke, run for it immediately.
basic
"Cops! Run for it before they see us!"
natural
We knew we were in trouble, so we just ran for it.
natural
"Don’t think—just run for it!"
natural