to respond instantly or go into action without delay after hearing news; to act immediately upon hearing even a slight rumor

(idiom) to become terror-stricken at the news; to lose one's nerve at the slightest hint of trouble

To get wind of something and immediately flee in panic or fear; to run away as soon as one hears news of an approaching threat.

To take immediate action or respond with vigor as soon as one hears word of something.

To hear news or rumors and immediately rise up in response; to follow a call to action as soon as word is received.

to flee far away immediately upon hearing wind of something; to make a quick escape as soon as news of trouble arrives

to stay calm and not react despite hearing news or rumors; to be indifferent to outside influence or pressure

to flee immediately at the first sign of trouble or upon hearing news of something happening

to respond or react as soon as one hears word of something