(idiomatic, mostly, UK) To escape, flee, or leave a situation or relationship, usually as a result of a shocking or sudden announcement or revelation.
If I told him that I had kids, he'd run a mile.
“Also, I'd like to see trump walk that mile, let alone run a mile, the Presidential Physical Fitness test 😂 Could he even walk a quarter mile on those cankles 🤷😂💩🗑️”
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On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person recorded to run a mile in under four minutes. The current record of 3:43.13 was set in 1999 by Hicham El Guerrouj. "Just because they say it's impossible doesn…
“Roger Bannister becomes 1st person to run a mile in Under 4 minutes 5/6/1954”
“On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person recorded to run a mile in under four minutes. The current record of 3:43.13 was set in 1999 by Hicham El Guerrouj. "Just because they say it's impossible doesn't mean you can't do it." – Roger Bannister”
“I did that in middle school. I was in great shape but it wasn’t easy. We had to run a mile among other things. DonOld can’t even walk down a ramp.”
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