get away from

idiom

: to go away from (a place)

I can't get away from the office till after five.

—often used figuratively

The company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best.

: to avoid being caught by (someone)

The robbers got away from the police in a fast car.

—sometimes used figuratively

You can't get away from the facts.

There's no getting away from the facts.

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