on the run, in full flight
Воры бросились наутёк от полиции.
The thieves took off at full speed from the police.
Вор вы́хватил у же́нщины су́мочку и рвану́л наутёк.
The thief snatched the woman's handbag and took to his heels.
Кошка кинулась наутёк при виде собаки.
The cat took off at the sight of the dog.
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