on the run

idiomPart ofrun

on the run — idiom

1. trying to escape from someone who is chasing you, especially the police; also us

1.慣用語
釋義

trying to escape from someone who is chasing you, especially the police; also used to mean being very busy and constantly moving.

例句

The thief has been on the run from the police for over two weeks now.

As a nurse, Sofia is on the run all day and rarely has time for a proper lunch.