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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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run off
John has never seen his wife since she ran off with a truck driver three years ago.
What's the meaning of 'ran off' in this contenxt? I believe it means she left him for a truck driver. Also, please correct any mistakes. Thanks in advance!
What's the meaning of 'ran off' in this contenxt? I believe it means she left him for a truck driver. Also, please correct any mistakes. Thanks in advance!
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Yes, you got the meaning right. key=69143&dict=CALD (they're quite useful, you know? ) run off (LEAVE) phrasal verb to leave somewhere or someone suddenly: You can't run off (home) now, just when I need you!
- Yes, you got the meaning right.
- key=69143&dict=CALD (they're quite useful, you know?
- ) run off (LEAVE) phrasal verb to leave somewhere or someone suddenly: You can't run off (home) now, just when I need you!
- My wife has run off with another man.
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Yes, you got the meaning right.
Below is the entry from http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=69143&dict=CALD(they're quite useful, you know?
Below is the entry from http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=69143&dict=CALD(they're quite useful, you know?
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