Meanings
From lam (“flight, escape”).
How to pronounce "on the lam":
AU
Running away, usually from the police; on the run.
Example Sentences
1
The fugitive was on the lam for over a month before being apprehended.
2
The bank robbers went on the lam after their heist.
3
The convict managed to escape from prison and was on the lam for several days.
4
In the movie, the main character goes on the lam to avoid the authorities.
5
The notorious gangster was on the lam for years, evading capture.
