Turn Tail (Verb)
Meaning
Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The robbers would turn tail and flee at the first sign of police sirens.
- She grabbed her purse and turned tail when she saw her ex-boyfriend walking towards her.
- As soon as the wolves appeared, the sheep would turn tail and run for the safety of the nearby pen.
- When the rival gang members approached, the group decided to turn tail and avoid a confrontation.
- After stealing the wallet, the thief turned tail and disappeared into the crowded street.
Synonyms
- Run Away
- Take To The Woods
- Lam
- Bunk
- Scat
- Fly The Coop
- Run
- Hightail It
- Escape
- Head For The Hills
- Scarper
- Break Away