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making a dash for it

making a dash for it is the present participle and gerund 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 making a dash for it

What is making a dash for it the present participle and gerund of?
Making a dash for it is the present participle and gerund of make a dash for it.

Words near making a dash for it in the dictionary

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

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