The frightened cat flew off when the dog barked.
fly off
idiomTo flee rapidly; to run away.
As soon as the alarm sounded, the thieves flew off into the dark alleyway to avoid being caught.
Upon realizing that their secret had been discovered, the conspirators flew off into the night, leaving behind only a trail of unanswered questions.
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fly blind
To do by guesswork; to feel one's way.
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fly by
To pass or go past quickly, often without much interaction
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fly by the seat of one's pants
To pilot an aircraft without the aid of instruments and without a flight plan, using only instinct, visual observation, and practical judgment.
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fly in the face of
To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.
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fly in the ointment
Something (especially a minor thing) which ruins or spoils everything else, or makes it less pleasant; a nuisance or problem; a disagreeable or unpleasant detail.
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fly low
To have one's fly (zipper) undone.
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fly off at a tangent
To digress from a topic.
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fly off the handle
To become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.