The action of getting away from pursuers or escaping danger; a method or chance of escape, esp. by thieves with their loot. Also in extended use: a…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > safety > escape > [noun] > as thieves (4) getaway1849 The action of getting away from pursuers or escaping danger; a method or chance of escape, esp. by thieves with their loot. Also in extended use: a… get1897 Australian and New Zealand slang. A getaway; a hasty retreat. Chiefly in to do (also make) a get. Cf. get, v. 32. mope1926 Criminals' slang (chiefly U.S.). A swift or stealthy departure; an escape, a getaway. Esp. in to cop (also take) a mope. stoppo1974 Criminals' slang. An escape, a get-away, esp. in phrase to take stoppo, to make a rapid escape in order to avoid detection. Frequently attributive… |
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