To run as fast as possible to escape from danger or to reach safety
To suddenly run very fast to get away from something scary or dangerous
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
To run as fast as possible in order to escape a dangerous or difficult situation
"When the guard looked away, the prisoners decided to run for it."
"Run for it!" — shouted as the shark approaches in the film Jaws (1975).
— Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg, 1975
To run in order to achieve 'it' (safety or escape) — fairly transparent in context
To suddenly run very fast to get away from something scary or dangerous
Always used as a fixed phrase; the 'it' cannot be replaced by a noun. Often used as a command or decision in urgent situations.
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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