lam

/læm/
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lam

The thief made a clean getaway on the lam.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A rapid escape, especially by criminals: "lam" refers to a quick getaway or flight from the law or a dangerous situation.

  2. Verb:

    • To flee or run away, especially to escape: The primary meaning is to escape hastily.
    • To beat or thrash hard: A secondary, informal meaning is to strike or beat someone severely.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The bank robbers were on the lam for three weeks before being caught.
    • After the robbery, he went on the lam.

  • Verb (to flee):

    • When they heard the sirens, the thieves had to lam out of there.
    • He decided to lam before the police arrived.

  • Verb (to beat):

    • The bully threatened to lam into him if he didn't hand over his lunch money. (Note: This usage is dated and informal.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to be on the lam": This is the most common usage. It is an idiom meaning to be in flight, especially from the police.
    • The fugitive has been on the lam for months.
  • "to take it on the lam": Similar to "be on the lam," meaning to flee or escape.
    • After the heist, the gang took it on the lam.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lamster (n, informal): A fugitive; someone who is on the lam.
    • The old lamster was finally captured at the border.
Synonyms
  • Flee, escape, run away, abscond (for the verb meaning "to flee").
  • Beat, thrash, pummel (for the verb meaning "to beat").
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
  • Lam into (someone): To attack or beat someone verbally or physically.
    • He really lammed into his opponent during the debate.
  • Lam out: To leave or escape quickly. (Often used as "lam out of [a place]").
    • We better lam out of this neighborhood before it gets dark.
Related Idioms
  • On the lam: As detailed above, this is the key idiom.
    • The celebrity was on the lam from the paparazzi.
lam

The thief made a clean getaway on the lam.

Noun
  1. a rapid escape (as by criminals)
    • the thieves made a clean getaway
    • after the expose he had to take it on the lam
Verb
  1. give a thrashing to; beat hard
  2. flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
    • If you see this man, run!
    • The burglars escaped before the police showed up

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