make a dash for someone or something

make a dash for someone or something
make a dash for someone or something
to run quickly for someone or something. •

Suddenly Max made a dash for Lefty and punched him in the stomach.

John made a dash for the bathroom as soon as they arrived home.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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