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."

by A231 November 7, 2017

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.

- "The cops were onto Dazza and he is no where to be found, he must a had a do a runner."-

by Auzziebogan November 20, 2013