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fly off

idiom
Meaning

To flee rapidly; to run away.


Examples
SIMPLE

The frightened cat flew off when the dog barked.

CONTEXTUAL

As soon as the alarm sounded, the thieves flew off into the dark alleyway to avoid being caught.

COMPLEX

Upon realizing that their secret had been discovered, the conspirators flew off into the night, leaving behind only a trail of unanswered questions.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    fly blind

    To do by guesswork; to feel one's way.

  2. 02

    fly by

    To pass or go past quickly, often without much interaction

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    fly in the face of

    To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    fly low

    To have one's fly (zipper) undone.

  7. 07

    fly off at a tangent

    To digress from a topic.

  8. 08

    fly off the handle

    To become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.

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