on the lam
1On the Lam — Single by Kele from the album The Boxer Released 25 October 2010 Format Digital download Recorded …
2on the lam — Escaping, running away • • • Main Entry: ↑lam * * * on the lam mainly american informal phrase running away from someone such as the police Thesaurus: wanted by the policehyponym Main entry …
3on the lam — {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {slang} Running away, especially from the law; in flight. * /The bank robber was on the lam for ten months before the police caught him./ Sometimes used in the phrase take it on the lam . * /After a big quarrel with her… …
4on the lam — {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {slang} Running away, especially from the law; in flight. * /The bank robber was on the lam for ten months before the police caught him./ Sometimes used in the phrase take it on the lam . * /After a big quarrel with her… …
5on\ the\ lam — adj or adv. phr. slang Running away, especially from the law; in flight. The bank robber was on the lam for ten months before the police caught him. Sometimes used in the phrase take it on the lam . After a big quarrel with her father, the girl… …
6on the lam — [...laem] mod. running from the police. (Underworld.) □ Bart has been on the lam for a week now. □ When the boss found out you was on the lam, he got real mad …
7on the lam — If someone is on the lam, they are hiding from the police or authorities, especially to avoid arrest or prison …
8on the lam — pp Fleeing from the law. Morgan was on the lam for five years, then spent five more in the joint. 1920s …
9on the lam — mainly American, informal running away from the police or someone in authority in order to escape going to prison. He finally gave himself up to the police after 12 years on the lam …
10on the lam — If someone is on the lam, they are hiding from the police or authorities, especially to avoid arrest or prison. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
