scurry away
To run away quickly with tiny fast steps, like a mouse or someone who is scared or embarrassed
Meanings
To move away quickly with short, rapid steps, typically in a nervous, timid, or furtive manner (especially of small animals)
"The mouse scurried away when the kitchen light came on."
To leave a place quickly and quietly, usually to avoid embarrassment, blame, or confrontation
"After knocking over the display, the child scurried away before anyone could see who had done it."
(Figurative) To withdraw quickly from a difficult situation or responsibility
"The politician scurried away from reporters after the scandal broke."
Often used to describe animals (especially rodents) or people moving away in a hurried, furtive manner. Carries connotations of timidity, embarrassment, or wanting to avoid notice. Common in both literal and figurative/literary uses.
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