200 entries under escape topic. ×

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steer clear of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, cut)
4
give the runaround(verb, expression, idiom, cut, reject)
4
throw off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drop, clear)
4
weasel(verb, move, cut, avoid, deceive)
3
balk(verb, stop, start, halt, curb)
3
cavil(verb, deceive, hide, lie)
3
decamp(verb, get, go, run, start)
3
deceive(verb, move, cut, confuse, avoid)
3
deflect(verb, block, dodge, evade)
3
get away from(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, clear)
3
get out of(verb, expression, idiom, move, cut)
3
make off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, get, run)
3
outwit(verb, stop, halt, curb, prevent)
3
pass the buck(verb, expression, idiom, avoid)
3
pass up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, reject)
3
recoil(verb, go, start, withdraw, leave)
3
stonewall(verb, avoid, lie, shuffle)
2
abscond(get, run, leave, slip)
2
bail out(expression, run, slip, avoid)
2
beat around the bush(verb, expression, idiom, avoid)
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