To leave home or a place secretly without permission.
The teenager ran away from home after an argument with her parents.
The dog ran away when the gate was accidentally left open.
To no longer know where someone or something is, or to fail to pay attention to time.
We lost track of the kids in the crowded amusement park for a few terrifying minutes.
I lost track of time while reading this fascinating book.
To attach oneself to someone or something, often following them closely or associating with them.
The little boy latched onto his older brother's group of friends.
The stray dog latched onto us and followed us all the way home.
To move quietly and secretly past someone or something without being noticed.
The cat snuck past the sleeping dog to get to its food bowl.
We snuck past the security guard to get a better view of the stage.
A sudden, intense feeling of fear and anxiety; used informally to describe extreme panic.
She had a panic attack right before her big presentation.
I almost had a panic attack when I couldn't find my passport at the airport.
Behaving in a secret and usually dishonest or unfair way.
My sneaky brother ate the last piece of cake when no one was looking.
The sneaky fox managed to steal a chicken from the coop.
To successfully accomplish something difficult or unexpected.
I can't believe he pulled off that surprise party without her finding out.
The team pulled off a stunning victory in the final seconds of the game.
To decide not to do something because one is too afraid.
He was going to go skydiving, but he chickened out at the last minute.
I wanted to ask for a raise, but I chickened out.
Showing the ability to take risks; confident and courageous.
It was a bold move to start her own business during a recession.
The bold soldier volunteered for the dangerous mission.
Willing to do dangerous or difficult things; adventurous.
The daring rescue mission saved three climbers trapped on the mountain.
She wore a very daring dress to the awards ceremony.
An incident where someone gains unauthorized access to a secure area, system, or information.
The company notified its customers about a major computer security breach.
Leaving the door unlocked was a security breach that allowed the thief to enter.
To take someone to one side to speak to them privately, often to inspect them or tell them something important.
The teacher pulled me aside to discuss my failing grades.
I was pulled aside by airport security for a random bag check.
An emphatic expression to point out the absurdity of a situation.
We work more hours than our CEO, yet he makes $30 million dollars a year? Make it make sense!
I need work experience to get a job, but I need a job to get work experience. Make this make sense.
In multiple ways or aspects; affecting many different parts of a situation.
That movie was terrible on so many levels.
Getting a promotion was beneficial on so many levels, both financially and professionally.
To end a broadcast, conversation, or message.
The radio host played a final song before he signed off for the night.
We can take two more audience phone calls before we sign off.