run off on

The phrase "run off on" is often used in informal contexts to describe sudden abandonment or attack.

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Definition

C1informal

(slang, African-American Vernacular)To suddenly or aggressively attack someone, usually physically.

Example

  • He ran off on the guy after a heated argument.

B2informal

(idiomatic)To leave or desert someone abruptly and without warning.

Example

  • You can't just run off on me like that!

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run off on":

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