cut and run ( synonym found)

Definition of cut and run:

(v) : to sail away quickly by cutting the yarns that hold the sails furled; to hurry away; to escape
"they held on as long as they could, but when the heavy artillery fire started, they had to cut and run."

Definition of cut and run:

(v) : to sail away quickly by cutting the yarns that hold the sails furled; to hurry away; to escape
"they held on as long as they could, but when the heavy artillery fire started, they had to cut and run."

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