take evasive action
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take evasive action — idiom
1. To act in order to avoid danger or an unpleasant situation.
1.idiom
Definition
To act in order to avoid danger or an unpleasant situation.
Example
The driver took evasive action to avoid hitting a deer.
The pilot had to take evasive action during the storm.
2. to do something quickly so that you can stay clear of harm, an attack, or a prob
2.idiom
Definition
to do something quickly so that you can stay clear of harm, an attack, or a problem you would rather not face.
Example
Captain Liu took evasive action when a small fishing boat drifted across the ship's path at night.
Rosa took evasive action and ducked behind a parked car when she spotted her chatty neighbour on the street.