Meaning of 'Do a runner'
What does the saying 'Do a runner' mean?
Idiom: Do a runner
Meaning:
If people leave a restaurant without paying, they do a runner.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Police & Crime |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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