Examples of use of (make a) run for it
1. I thought for a moment that he might (make a) run for it.
2. Why did they not try to (make a) run for it or fire warning shots?
3. He had to (make a) run for it after falling to the ground.
4. A lot of people, from many different viewpoints, have been pressing the Environment Secretary to (make a) run for it.
5. The bemused bowls team decided not to (make a) run for it and the strong arm of the law prevailed.