English · Daily Life
get away
/ɡɛt əˈweɪ/
[/ɡɛt əˈweɪ/]
escape; take a holiday
Intermediateverb
Definition
To escape from a place or person, or to leave for a short holiday.
Example
We'd love to get away for the weekend.
We'd love to get away for the weekend.
Etymology
From 'get' plus 'away', moving to a distance from something.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for escaping or holidays.