head for the hills v. phr.,
informal To get far away in a hurry; run away and hide.
■ Often used imperatively.
Head for the hills. The bandits are coming. He saw the crowd chasing him, so he headed for the hills. When they saw the mean boy coming, they all headed for the hills. Compare: BEAT IT, LIGHT OUT, TAKE TO THE WOODS.
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