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UK//ɡɒt əˈweɪ frəm mi//US//ɡɑt əˈweɪ frʌm mi//

Meaning of Got away from me

To escape from someone or something unexpectedly.

In simple words: To escape or leave someone unexpectedly.

Got away from me in a sentence

  • The football slipped from my hands and really got away from me.
  • I was trying to hold my cat, but it got away from me.
  • My plans for the weekend got away from me when my friends canceled.

How to use Got away from me

Used in casual conversations to describe something or someone that eludes capture or control. It may not be suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a slippery fish that 'got away from me' while fishing.

Related words

Collocations with Got away from me

  • got away quickly
  • got away unnoticed
  • really got away
  • almost got away
  • successfully got away

Synonyms for Got away from me

  • escaped
  • evaded
  • eluded
  • fled

Common mistakes with Got away from me

  • Confused with 'got away with' (to avoid punishment).
  • Using in a past tense incorrectly without context (need 'had').

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Frequently asked questions about Got away from me

What does Got away from me mean?

To escape or leave someone unexpectedly.

What is the definition of Got away from me?

To escape from someone or something unexpectedly.

How do you use Got away from me in a sentence?

The football slipped from my hands and really got away from me.

Can you give another example of Got away from me?

I was trying to hold my cat, but it got away from me.

What are synonyms for Got away from me?

Common alternatives include escaped, evaded, eluded, fled.

What words go with Got away from me?

It commonly pairs with got away quickly, got away unnoticed, really got away, almost got away, successfully got away.

What are common mistakes when using Got away from me?

Confused with 'got away with' (to avoid punishment). Using in a past tense incorrectly without context (need 'had').

How do you pronounce Got away from me?

US: //ɡɑt əˈweɪ frʌm mi//, UK: //ɡɒt əˈweɪ frəm mi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Got away from me?

Used in casual conversations to describe something or someone that eludes capture or control. It may not be suitable for formal writing.