head for the hills

• Expression informelle signifiant fuir rapidement ou se mettre à l'abri d'une situation dangereuse ou désagréable, souvent utilisée avec humour ou au sens figuré.

An informal expression meaning to flee or escape quickly from a dangerous or unpleasant situation, often used humorously or metaphorically.

1. Flee or escapeB2informal

   To run away or leave quickly, especially to avoid danger or trouble.

   prendre la fuite

   • When the storm warning came, everyone headed for the hills.
   • The thieves headed for the hills when they heard the police sirens.
   • As soon as the argument started, she headed for the hills.

2. Avoid a situationB2informal

   To avoid a difficult, unpleasant, or boring situation.

   prendre la poudre d'escampette

   • He always heads for the hills when it's time to do the dishes.
   • I'm heading for the hills before the family meeting starts.
   • She headed for the hills to avoid the awkward conversation.