to run away or flee in a panicked, disorderly, or clandestine manner, often referring to criminals or defeated soldiers

to be on the run or flee to hide, specifically used regarding criminals or enemy forces

To cover one's head and sneak away like a rat; to flee ignominiously.

to invade and harass

to invade or intrude into an area to harass or plunder (specifically of enemy forces or bandits)

to flee in disorder or scurry off, often in a panicked or undignified manner

criminal at large; roving criminal

to make unauthorized or improper changes to a text, history, or document

to scamper off or scurry away in a panicked or cowardly manner like a frightened rat

to flee in disorder and encamp somewhere

(coll.) to have diarrhea

to become suddenly popular or widely known; to shoot to fame

(derog.) (of a prominent figure) to visit another country or region (used when one disapproves of the visit for political reasons)

to revise, edit, or polish a piece of writing to improve its wording or style

to flee or run away in a disorganized or frantic manner, often applied to people or animals

to disperse and flee, leaving no trace

to rise rapidly or shoot up (usually in rank, status, or value)

to flee or run away in panic and disarray