Synonyms for cut and run

Most common

escape · turn tail · flee · fold one's tent

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To cut the anchor cable and not wait to weigh it.

Example sentences

• escape Ships carry lifeboats so that the crew can escape.
• flee Learn that of foreigners, but don't flee your own.

By length

4 letters

flee¹

6 letters

escape²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (escape² = 2 syllables).