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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdarsi alla fuga
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈdar.si ˈal.la ˈfu.ɡa
"Hanno cercato di darsi alla fuga dopo aver mangiato."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To leave a place quickly in order to avoid paying for something, such as a restaurant bill or hotel room.
"The table of teenagers tried to do a runner, but the waiter caught them outside." - 2
To depart hurriedly to escape an unpleasant situation, responsibility, or confrontation.
"Realizing how much work the project required, he decided to do a runner."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in British and Australian informal slang during the mid-20th century, this idiom combines the verb 'do' with the noun phrase 'a runner' (someone who flees). Initially used primarily in the context of diners leaving a restaurant without paying their bill (doing a bunk), the phrase has broadened to describe fleeing rapidly from any legal, financial, or awkward responsibility.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Do-a-runner" is said worldwide
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filer à l'anglaise
Transliteration: fil-e a l'ã-ɡlɛz
"Ils ont décidé de filer à l'anglaise sans payer l'addition."
sich aus dem Staub machen
Transliteration: zɪç aʊs deːm ʃtaʊp ˈmaxən
"Die Gäste wollten sich aus dem Staub machen, ohne zu bezahlen."
darsi alla fuga
Transliteration: ˈdar.si ˈal.la ˈfu.ɡa
"Hanno cercato di darsi alla fuga dopo aver mangiato."
huir sin pagar
Transliteration: uˈiɾ sin paˈɡaɾ
"Intentaron huir sin pagar la cuenta del restaurante."
dar o fora
Transliteration: daɾ u ˈfɔ.ɾɐ
"Eles tentaram dar o fora sem pagar a conta."
बिना भुगतान किए भाग जाना
Transliteration: binā bhugtān kie bhāg jānā
"वे बिल चुकाए बिना ही वहाँ से भाग गए।"
逃单
Transliteration: táo dān
"那几个人吃完饭后试图逃单。"
먹튀하다
Transliteration: meok-twi-ha-da
"손님들이 계산을 하지 않고 먹튀했다."
無銭飲食する
Transliteration: musen-inshoku suru
"客が代金を払わずに店から逃げ出した。"
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