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FLY THE COOP

(verb)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Fly The Coop.

Fly The Coop - as a verb

Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

Example: "If you see this man, run!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break awaybunkescapehead for the hillshightail itlamrunrun awayscarpertake to the woodsturn tail
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go awaygo forthleave
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I was tired of living with my parents, so I decided to fly the coop and get my own apartment."
"The rebellious teenager couldn't take the strict rules anymore and decided to fly the coop."
"The kids were tired of their boring summer camp, so they hatched a plan to fly the coop and explore the nearby woods."
"The cat managed to open the window and fly the coop, leaving its owner worried and searching the neighborhood."
"After years of living with his parents, Mike decided it was time to fly the coop and get his own place."
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