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Idiom: Head For The Hills

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To travel to a higher elevation, especially to a rural region on vacation.

To go to a safe place; to seek refuge; to flee.

Example Sentences

1
The stock market crashed, causing investors to head for the hills and sell their shares.
2
As soon as the first snowflake fell, the skiers knew it was time to head for the hills.
3
When I saw the angry mob coming towards me, I made a quick decision to head for the hills.
4
The scent of a predator made the rabbits head for the hills to protect themselves.
5
When the teacher announced a pop quiz, some students decided to head for the hills and skip class.

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