Phrasal Verbs

run away from

This page is about the phrasal verb run away from

Meaning

to try to avoid problems or difficult situations

For example

  • run away from sth Instead of running away from difficult situations, you should try to deal with them.

  • run away from sth Sandra won't face her problems. She just tries to run away from them.

Nouns often used as objects with run away from: problems, difficulties, responsibilities, obligations, conflicts

Quick Quiz

My friend Gary has spent his life running away from his problems. He should learn to

a. ignore them

b. escape them

c. solve them
a) ignore them b) escape them c) solve them

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Contributor: Matt Errey