get away from

idiom

1

: to go away from (a place)

I can't get away from the office till after five.

—often used figuratively

The 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 figuratively

You 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

Some brand hawking anti-cellulite and anti-aging creams wants to get away from the negativity associated with its product and empower women. —Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025

If on or near Lake Norman, get away from the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025

Campers and hikers should get away from creeks and move to higher ground immediately! —AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Horton showed his composure by not getting rattled when runners reached base, six on hits and two via a walk, knowing how quickly games can get away from pitchers in this atmosphere. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for get away from

• abomasum
• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• bum
• chum
• come