get away from somebody/something phrasal verb (see also get)

1. to avoid something that is difficult or unpleasant for you, or something that limits what you can do in some way:
I needed to get away from the pressures of work.
She wanted to get away from the traditional ideas of what theatre is about.
There is no getting away from this fact (=you cannot avoid or deny this fact).

2. to begin to talk about other things rather than the subject you are supposed to be discussing:
I think we’re getting away from the main issue.

3. get away from it all to have a relaxing holiday:
You need to get away from it all for a couple of weeks.

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