take to one's heels
idiomPart ofheel
take to one's heels — idiom
1. to run away from a place or situation, especially because of danger or fear
1.idiom
Definition
to run away from a place or situation, especially because of danger or fear
Example
When the security guard shouted, the teenagers took to their heels and disappeared down the alley.
The rabbit took to its heels the moment it heard the dog bark.