take evasive action
To move or act in such a way as to avoid an object or consequence
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Main Entry: ↑evasion
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take evasive action phrase
to do something to avoid a dangerous situation
Thesaurus: to avoid risks or dangersynonym
Main entry: evasive
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take evasive action idiom
to act in order to avoid danger or an unpleasant situation
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The pilot had to take evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.