avenue of escape

avenue of escape
avenue of escape
Fig. the pathway or route along which someone or something escapes. •

The open window was the bird's only avenue of escape from the house.

Bill saw that his one avenue of escape was through the back door.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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