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do the dash

idiom
Meaning

To hurriedly part with one’s current location, to escape, to flee the scene.


Examples
SIMPLE

The party is boring, so let's do the dash.

CONTEXTUAL

When the police sirens got closer, the suspects decided to do the dash before anyone saw them.

COMPLEX

Realizing that his presence at the gala would only invite further scandal, he chose to do the dash through the service exit before the press could corner him.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    cut a dash

    To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.

  2. 02

    dash off

    To write quickly or informally.

  3. 03

    dash someone's hopes

    To undercut or undermine someone's dreams or aspirations.

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