get away from

phrase

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

The Real Madrid striker uses referee Danny Makkelie as a screen to get away from Isak and onto Daniel Svensson’s blind side. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

For the best views of shooting stars and other astronomical bodies, get away from city lights. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

If on or near the Croatan Sounds, get away from the water and move to safe shelter immediately. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Burglary suspects crashed while trying to get away from the Los Angeles Police Department in Hollywood on Wednesday night. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for get away from

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