Hello, and welcome to the English we Speak.
I'm Fei Fei.
And I'm Neil.
Have you ever tried to avoid doing something because it looks unappealing, risky, or even dangerous?
Well, here is a phrase you can use to describe your actions.
It's run for the hills.
Run for the hills.
We're not really going to run.
It sounds like a long way.
Well, don't take it literally.
Of course, this phrase is metaphorical, but the meaning is connected to avoiding a situation by a big distance.
If you tell someone to run for the hills, you are warning them to keep away from the situation.
And by saying run implies moving quickly.
Yes, we're saying quickly avoid the situation, but it also means you're unwilling to do something.
It's what I did.
When our boss said he was looking for a volunteer to do some extra filing, I.
I ran for the hills.
I did the same.
And I ran for the hills when Julia suggested having lunch together.
She's so boring.