on the run

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on the run

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ run.

   The skier's wife had the baby while he was still on the run.

2. (idiomatic) Fleeing.
   • 2013 June 29, “Travels and travails”, in The Economist, volume 407, number 8842, page 55:

     Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.

   The suspect in the robbery is still on the run.

3. (idiomatic) At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.

   The corruption charges against her aides have her on the run.

4. (idiomatic) Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.

   She's a busy executive and always on the run.

   He had to eat on the run.

• (fleeing): on the lam
• (at a disadvantage): in retreat
• (constantly moving): on the go, on the move

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