Meaning trap
get away
take a short holiday
To go somewhere for a short holiday or break, especially to relax or escape daily routines.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
To go somewhere for a short holiday or break, especially to relax or escape daily routines.
Another meaning of 'get away' is 'escape'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- We’re hoping to get away for a few days next month.travel
- Many people try to get away during the summer to recharge and spend time with family.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: get away (to/from somewhere)
WrongWe want to get away for holiday.
RightWe want to get away for a few days. / go away on holiday.
'Get away' takes a time phrase ('for a few days'), not 'for holiday'.
Patternget away (to/from somewhere)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Get away' is the cosy phrase for a short break; 'take a brief holiday in order to relax' is a travel brochure.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
get away + breakfor the weekendfor a few daysfrom it allsomewhere warm
Don't confuse it
This sense is about relaxing or taking a break, not escaping danger.
Related
- get away (escape) — Another meaning of 'get away' is 'escape'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.