take it on the lam
逃跑;逃离现场
口语·幽默或夸张描述逃跑
英文释义
to flee or escape, especially from the law or a dangerous situation
例句
The thief took it on the lam when he heard the police sirens approaching.
典故来源
19世纪美国俚语,lam可能源自古英语‘逃跑’或盗贼黑话,指迅速逃离现场。