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Значение идиомы get away
[get away] {v.} 1. To get loose or get free; become free from beingheld or controlled; succeed in leaving; escape.
As Jim was tryingthe bat, it got away from him and hit Tom.
Someone left the dooropen, and the puppy got away.
Mary tried to catch a butterfly, butit got away from her.
The bank robbers used a stolen car to getaway.
If Mr. Graham can get away from his store this afternoon, hewill take Johnny fishing.
2. To begin; start.
We got away early inthe morning on the first day of our vacation.
The race got away toa fast start.
Compare: GET OFF, START IN, START OUT.
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