on the run
Language: en
Generalinformalneutral
- Fleeing from the authorities or avoiding arrest; in flight to escape capture.
- Living as a fugitive; moving continuously to avoid detection.
Generalinformal
- Very busy or hurried; constantly on the move and pressed for time.
- Having little time to stop for full attention, often doing tasks while moving or between engagements.
Generalinformalneutral
- Under sustained pressure or in retreat, especially in a competitive or adversarial situation (i.e., being driven back or put at a disadvantage).
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