take to one's heels . take to one's heels also show a clean pair of heels {v. phr.} To begin to run or run away. When he heard the police coming, the thief took to his heels. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment