What is another word for takes on the lam?
Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪks ɒnðə lˈam] (IPA) 
"Takes on the lam" is a slang term that means to flee or escape, typically after committing a crime. There are many synonyms for this phrase, including "goes on the run," "escapes," "flees," "absconds," "runs away," and "skedaddles." Other phrases with similar meanings include "pulls a disappearing act," "vanishes into thin air," and "makes a break for it." Regardless of the terminology used, all of these phrases indicate the act of leaving or running away from a situation or location, usually with the intention of avoiding capture or punishment for a wrongdoing.
