hit and run
IDIOM
ˌhit-and-ˈrun adjective [only before noun]
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English Dictionaryˌhit-and-ˈrun adjective [only before noun] a hit-and-run accident is one in which a car driver hits someone and does not stop to help
hit-and-run driver [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Idiomshit-and-run1. an accident where the driver of the car drives away without stopping
My sister was involved in a hit-and-run accident last Sunday afternoon.
2. striking suddenly and leaving quickly
The army made a hit-and-run attack on the enemy soldiers.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
hit and run adj. 1. Of or about an accident after which a motorist drives away without giving his name and offering help.
Judges are stern with hit-and-run drivers. 2. Striking suddenly and leaving quickly.
The bandits often made hit-and-run attacks on wagon trains. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲