take to one's heels

成語所屬單字heel

take to one's heels — 慣用語

1. to run away from a place or situation, especially because of danger or fear

1.慣用語
釋義

拔腿就跑

to run away from a place or situation, especially because of danger or fear

例句

When the security guard shouted, the teenagers took to their heels and disappeared down the alley.

The rabbit took to its heels the moment it heard the dog bark.