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head for the hills

/ˈhɛd fɔː ðə hɪlz/

Tradução: Expressão informal que significa fugir rapidamente ou se salvar de uma situação perigosa ou desagradável, frequentemente usada com humor ou em sentido figurado.

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/ˈhɛd fɔː ðə hɪlz/B2informal
  • ptExpressão informal que significa fugir rapidamente ou se salvar de uma situação perigosa ou desagradável, frequentemente usada com humor ou em sentido figurado.

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.

    ptFugir para as colinas

    • 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.

    ptEvitar a situação

    • 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.