run a mile
idiomPart ofmile
run a mile — idiom
1. to avoid a situation completely because you feel extremely nervous, frightened,
1.idiom
Definition
to avoid a situation completely because you feel extremely nervous, frightened, or unwilling to deal with it.
Example
Esteban would run a mile if asked to give a speech in front of a large crowd.
Most cats run a mile when they hear the loud noise of a vacuum cleaner.