Definition
To leave, especially to flee or run away.
In Context
- "[T]hen, confused and frightened, he took to his heels; and, not knowing what he did, made off as fast as he could lay his feet to the ground."
- "Of a sudden, however, a man broke from their company, took to his heels, and fled into the church."
- "After returning the fire three times, Peale's men saw the enemy formed near the college take to their heels."
- "Often tax defaulters would take to their heels on sighting the tax collectors."