Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English
Do a runner
What does it mean?
Do a runner means to leave quickly, often without paying or without saying goodbye.
REAL WORDS.
REAL ENGLISH.
REAL ENGLISH.
Is it positive or negative?
Negative. It usually suggests someone was dishonest or rude.
When do you use it?
Use it for situations like leaving a restaurant without paying, or slipping away from an awkward event.
Examples
Example 1: The lad did a runner before the bill arrived.
Example 2: We did a runner when the party got boring.
Question for you
Have you ever wanted to do a runner from somewhere?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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