do a runner
Common aussie slang. Used when referring to someone who has left their current duties without the courtesy to inform their colleague/s.
Can also be used to refer to someone who has to flee an unexpected situation.
Can also be used to refer to someone who has to flee an unexpected situation.
- "The cops were onto Dazza and he is no where to be found, he must a had a do a runner."-
doing a runner
Leaving a place to avoid a difficult/unpleasant situation or to avoid paying for something.
"Where's Bill?"
"He's doing a runner mate."
"He's doing a runner mate."