Make a break for it Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
MAYK-uh-BRAYK-fer-it
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
MAYK-uh-BRAYK-faw-it
Definition
To suddenly try to escape from a place or situation, especially by running quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in exciting or tense situations, usually when someone is escaping from restriction, danger, or capture. Not used for casual departures. Often followed by 'toward' or 'for' a place: 'make a break for the door.'
Spanish: salir corriendo - intentar escaparPortuguese (BR): fugir rapidamente - tentar escaparPortuguese (PT): fugir rapidamente - tentar escaparChinese (Simplified): 赶快逃跑 - 趁机逃走Chinese (Traditional): 趁機逃跑 - 趕快逃走Hindi: भाग निकलना - तेज़ी से भागनाArabic: يحاول الهروب بسرعة - يفر بسرعةBengali: দৌড়ে পালানো - পালানোর চেষ্টা করাRussian: рвануться наутёк - попытаться сбежатьJapanese: 逃げ出す - 一目散に逃げるVietnamese: chạy trốn - bỏ chạyKorean: 도망치다 - 줄행랑치다Turkish: kaçmaya çalışmak - bir anda kaçmakUrdu: فرار کرنے کی کوشش کرنا - اچانک بھاگ نکلناIndonesian: melarikan diri - kabur
Example Sentences
When the guard looked away, they made a break for it.
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The dog saw an open gate and made a break for it.
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She waited for the right moment to make a break for it.
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If we're going to make a break for it, now's our only chance!
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The kids saw their parents coming and made a break for it before they could get caught.
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They tried to distract the teacher so they could make a break for it during lunch.
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