get away from
idiom
1
: to go away from (a place)
I can't get away from the office till after five.
—often used figurativelyThe company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best.
2
: to avoid being caught by (someone)
The robbers got away from the police in a fast car.
—sometimes used figurativelyYou can't get away from the facts.
There's no getting away from the facts.
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While folk schools are places where students can get away from the torment of social media and focus on the world outdoors, they are not specifically designed to be a digital detox.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 25 July 2025
The Cubs need more reliability from Brown, who’s shown dazzling flashes of greatness and then at-bats or innings that get away from him.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The congressman went on to recall visiting the camp two days after the floodwaters receded and seeing the spot where one of his daughters stood to get away from the floods before being evacuated.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 17 July 2025
In peak vacation season, many of the continent’s most desirable getaways are becoming places to get away from as a result of climate change.
—Max Bearak, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Barry Levitt, Time, 25 July 2025
The Cubs need more reliability from Brown, who’s shown dazzling flashes of greatness and then at-bats or innings that get away from him.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The congressman went on to recall visiting the camp two days after the floodwaters receded and seeing the spot where one of his daughters stood to get away from the floods before being evacuated.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 17 July 2025
In peak vacation season, many of the continent’s most desirable getaways are becoming places to get away from as a result of climate change.
—Max Bearak, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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“Get away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20away%20from. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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