informal 2K

Take the money and run

🇬🇧 UK //teɪk ðə ˈmʌni ənd rʌn// 🇺🇸 US //teɪk ðə ˈmʌni ənd rʌn//

Meaning of Take the money and run

To steal money and escape quickly from a situation.

In simple words: Steal money and escape quickly.

Take the money and run in a sentence

• When things got tough, he always said, 'Take the money and run!'
• The moment she saw the police, her instinct was to take the money and run.
• In the movie, the main character takes the money and runs to Mexico.
• He joked that the best plan was to just take the money and run.

How to use Take the money and run

Use this phrase in informal contexts when discussing theft or escaping. It's often used humorously or to describe a quick getaway.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a thief grabbing cash and sprinting away!

Related words

Collocations with Take the money and run

• money and run
• take off
• grab the cash

Synonyms for Take the money and run

• steal away
• grab and go
• take off with cash

Common mistakes with Take the money and run

• Using it in formal situations like business discussions.
• Confusing it with similar phrases that don't imply urgency or escape.
• Not understanding it as an idiomatic expression.

Frequently asked questions about Take the money and run

What does Take the money and run mean?

Steal money and escape quickly.

What is the definition of Take the money and run?

To steal money and escape quickly from a situation.

How do you use Take the money and run in a sentence?

When things got tough, he always said, 'Take the money and run!'

Can you give another example of Take the money and run?

The moment she saw the police, her instinct was to take the money and run.

What are synonyms for Take the money and run?

Common alternatives include steal away, grab and go, take off with cash.

What words go with Take the money and run?

It commonly pairs with money and run, take off, grab the cash.

What are common mistakes when using Take the money and run?

Using it in formal situations like business discussions. Confusing it with similar phrases that don't imply urgency or escape. Not understanding it as an idiomatic expression.

How do you pronounce Take the money and run?

US: //teɪk ðə ˈmʌni ənd rʌn//, UK: //teɪk ðə ˈmʌni ənd rʌn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Take the money and run formal or informal?

"Take the money and run" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Take the money and run?

Use this phrase in informal contexts when discussing theft or escaping. It's often used humorously or to describe a quick getaway.