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.

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?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Do not do a runner from your English goals. In my online English lessons, you practice real conversation, learn natural phrases, and speak with confidence. Train with a British native speaker and build fluency fast. See lesson details here. For another useful phrase, try leg it.