逃にげ足あし

noun

running away; escaping on foot; quickness in fleeing

Refers to the act, pace, or ability of getting away, especially on foot. Very often used in the set-like expression 逃げ足が速い, meaning someone is quick to flee or slip away.

• 泥どろ棒ぼうは逃にげ足あしが速はやかった。

  The thief was quick to get away.

• 警けい察さつの姿すがたを見みると、彼かれらは逃にげ足あしを速はやめた。

  When they saw the police, they quickened their pace to escape.