eat and run

Idioms  

1. Depart immediately after consuming a meal; also, leave in a hurry. For example, Sorry, but I'll have to eat and run or I'll miss the last train, or Jim runs a meeting so efficiently that in effect it's eat and run. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

We were all brought up to believe that if you attend an event, then you stay for the event, not eat and run.

From Washington Post

They show up at all because they feel obligated to their father and you, and they eat and run because being home fills them with tension, sadness and guilt because of all they’ve been through, and all they’ve put you through.

From Washington Post

The proprietor of Wild Catch delivered fish and chips directly to our table in the taproom from the food truck pod out front, allowing us to eat and run.

From Seattle Times

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana said on Facebook a deputy spotted an 8-foot alligator Monday in the middle of Highway 1, but before the call was through, the cops learned the gator just wanted to eat and run.

From Fox News

“Sorry to eat and run, but I’ve got to work at four and I need to do some stuff at home first.”

From Literature