S'enfuir rapidement pour éviter un danger ou des ennuis.
To run away quickly to avoid danger or trouble.
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Ils ont décidé de prendre la poudre d'escampette avant l'arrivée de la tempête. — They decided to cut and run before the storm hit.
Les as-tu vus prendre la poudre d'escampette quand ça s'est corsé ? — Did you see them cut and run when things got tough?
Ne prends pas la poudre d'escampette ; affrontons cette épreuve ensemble. — Please don't cut and run; let's face this challenge together.
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