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lam
noun
verb
A rapid escape (as by criminals)
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noun
A rapid escape (as by criminals)
“The thieves made a clean getaway”
verb
Give a thrashing to; beat hard
verb
Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
“If you see this man, run!”
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The thieves made a clean getaway
After the expose he had to take it on the lam
If you see this man, run!
The burglars escaped before the police showed up
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