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take to one's heels in German

take to one's heels in German is Reißaus nehmen, die Beine in die Hand nehmen, sich aus dem Staub machen.

take to one's heels in German

Reißaus nehmen
verb
(idiomatic) To leave, especially to flee or run away.
die Beine in die Hand nehmen
verb
(idiomatic) To leave, especially to flee or run away.
sich aus dem Staub machen
verb
(idiomatic) To leave, especially to flee or run away.
sich davonmachen
verb
(idiomatic) To leave, especially to flee or run away.
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What is "take to one's heels" in German?

"take to one's heels" in German is Reißaus nehmen, die Beine in die Hand nehmen, sich aus dem Staub machen.

Are there other ways to say "take to one's heels" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "take to one's heels": Reißaus nehmen, die Beine in die Hand nehmen, sich aus dem Staub machen, sich davonmachen.

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