Go between the moon and the milkman In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go between the moon and the milkman", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-01 05:12

Meaning of Go between the moon and the milkman

Synonyms:

do a runner , do a bunk , have it on (one's) toes

Go between the moon and the milkman Australia verb phrase

To flee overnight, often to avoid creditors

I kept changing my place of residence and went between the moon and the milkman to avoid creditors.

He must have gone between the moon and the milkman. The neighbors saw him come home last night, yet this morning he has gone.

Other phrases about:

beat feet

To flee or run

take to the tall timber(s)

To leave quickly and secretly 

 

be off like a prom dress (in May)

To depart quickly and suddenly

hightail it

To leave or depart quickly

blow town

To leave a town hastily
 

Grammar and Usage of Go between the moon and the milkman

Verb Forms

  • goes between the moon and the milkman
  • going between the moon and the milkman
  • gone between the moon and the milkman
  • went between the moon and the milkman

The verb "go" must be conjugated according to its tense.

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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