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Meaning of 'On the run'

What does the saying 'On the run' mean?

Idiom: On the run

Meaning:

If someone is on the run, they are avoiding arrest and hiding from the police.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Police & Crime | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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