Used when somebody needs to leave a place rapidly due to danger or an urgent situation. As the building began to collapse, we had to run for it.
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Sudden Urgency
Implies that the action of leaving must happen immediately without any delay. Hearing the guard's footsteps, the thief ran for it.
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Cinematic Drama
Often seen in films and TV shows during thrilling scenes involving chase and suspense. In the movie, when the hero yelled 'run for it', everyone dashed towards the exit.