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makes a dash for it

makes a dash for it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make a dash for it.

Meaning of make a dash for it

Verb

make a dash for it (third-person singular simple present makes a dash for it, present participle making a dash for it, simple past and past participle made a dash for it)

  1. Synonym of make a run for it.
    • Well, Mr. Carrados, I'm glad to find that you're all right, sir. I made a dash for it when the district office passed your news on.1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London

Questions about makes a dash for it

What is makes a dash for it the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Makes a dash for it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make a dash for it.

Words near makes a dash for it in the dictionary

  1. makes a career of
  2. makes a case
  3. makes a case for
  4. makes a cat laugh
  5. makes a clean breast
  6. makes a dash for it
  7. makes a decision
  8. makes a dent
  9. makes a difference
  10. makes a dollar out of fifteen cents
  11. makes a face

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