Language Focus
get away
get away with
To do something wrong or risky without being caught or punished.
He cheated on the test and completely
got away with it
.
She always
gets away with
arriving late because the boss likes her.
You took credit for my report! Did you think you could get away with it?
get away from
To escape from a person or threat.
She ran as fast as she could to
get away from
him.
The dog
got away from
its owner and ran into the street.
He moved abroad to
get away from
his toxic family situation.
get away
To escape from a place or situation.
The thief
got away
before the police arrived.
One of the birds
got away
when I left the cage open.
He nearly
got away
, but they caught him at the border.
get away
To leave or take a break from your usual routine.
We're trying to
get away
for a few days next month.
It's hard to
get away
from work when your phone is always on.
She finally
got away
from the party around midnight.
get away!
command
Used to tell someone to leave or stay back.
Get away
from me! I don't want to talk to you right now.
Get away!
The building is on fire — everyone move back!
She screamed at the dog to
get away
and leave her alone.
get away!
disbelief
Used to express surprise or disbelief — similar to "no way!" or "you're kidding!"
"I won the competition." — "
Get away!
Really?"
Get away
— you've never tried sushi before?
Get away!
That can't be true — she's only twenty?
getaway
noun
A planned escape, or a short trip away from everyday life.
We're planning a little weekend
getaway
to the mountains.
The robbers had a
getaway
car waiting outside the bank.
The police found the
getaway
route they had planned in advance.