get away—
1. leave a place, especially with some difficulty:
- “Sorry I couldn’t get away sooner,” said Patrick. “I had some things to finish up.”
2. escape from prison, the police, etc.:
- Police say the suspect got away on a green motorcycle with no tags.
3. escape smth. dangerous:
- There were five seconds between him and eternity and how he got away before the explosion is a mystery.
4. spend time away from a place:
- It was nice to get away for a few days, and just enjoy each other’s company.
make one’s getaway—
1. = get away 2:
- A man suspected of stealing made his getaway on a bicycle.
2. have a short vacation:
- Still no plans for your summer vacation? …but it’s not too late to make your getaway.