hit-and-run
adjective/ˌhɪt ən ˈrʌn/
/ˌhɪt ən ˈrʌn/
[only before noun]- (of a road accident) caused by a driver who does not stop to help
- a hit-and-run accident/death
- a hit-and-run driver (= one who causes an accident but drives away without helping)
- (of a military attack) happening suddenly and unexpectedly so that the people attacking can leave quickly without being hurt
- hit-and-run raids
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