🇬🇧🇪🇸 get away - escaparse : English Lesson

Meaning of "get away" ("escaparse"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To get away means to escape or leave a person or place, especially when it is hard to do, like when you manage to run away from a tickle attack, sneak out of a boring room, or slip past something that is trying to stop you.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to get away from my dad’s tickle monster hands, but they have ultra‑giggle power.

The cat tried to get away from my baby sister’s hugs, so now it lives on top of the curtains.

I tried to get away from the camera, but my grandma has ninja selfie skills.

The hamster tried to get away from bath time and is now hiding under the couch with a tiny towel.

The cookie tried to get away from me, but I have a black belt in snack-catching.

The girl saw the door close and the man ran toward her. She had to get away. She must get away. She hid behind the crates to get away. The man checked the aisle; she climbed through a low window to get away. She tumbled into a small boat and paddled fast to get away. She sat, shaking, and smiled.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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