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.
Examples of get away from in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Onlookers are encouraged to get away from city lights and head north for the best view.
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Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 12 May 2024
The National Weather Service's St. Louis office said that people who want to see the northern lights should get away from light pollution and cloud cover.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2024
New activities at Poppy & Thyme in downtown Menomonee Falls may be just the thing needed to get away from the stress of life and do a bit of self-care.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
Viewing the northern lights in Idaho Like most nighttime celestial events, the first order of business is to get away from light pollution.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024
Surveillance video showed Malone holding his side and running to get away from Reynolds and bullets that were fired in his direction and ricocheting off the ground.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 May 2024
The company currently makes three motorhome models, and the California, which is based on the Transporter commercial van and debuted in 2003, is for those of us who want the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life for a few days here and there.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Williams persuaded him to move with her to Abilene, Texas, in 2018 to get away from negative influences.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
With its pristine shoreline, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking sunsets, Bean Point Beach is ideal for couples who want to get away from it all and spend quality time together in a picturesque setting.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 12 May 2024
The National Weather Service's St. Louis office said that people who want to see the northern lights should get away from light pollution and cloud cover.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2024
New activities at Poppy & Thyme in downtown Menomonee Falls may be just the thing needed to get away from the stress of life and do a bit of self-care.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
Viewing the northern lights in Idaho Like most nighttime celestial events, the first order of business is to get away from light pollution.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024
Surveillance video showed Malone holding his side and running to get away from Reynolds and bullets that were fired in his direction and ricocheting off the ground.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 May 2024
The company currently makes three motorhome models, and the California, which is based on the Transporter commercial van and debuted in 2003, is for those of us who want the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life for a few days here and there.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Williams persuaded him to move with her to Abilene, Texas, in 2018 to get away from negative influences.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
With its pristine shoreline, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking sunsets, Bean Point Beach is ideal for couples who want to get away from it all and spend quality time together in a picturesque setting.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Get away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20away%20from. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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