give chase
Frequency: 6.810.5 per million words
to start chasing someone or something
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Examples (10)
- The old lady shouted for help and then gave chase.
- Seeing the car speed away, the police patrol immediately gave chase.
- The lioness watched the gazelle for a moment before giving chase.
- When his friend snatched his hat, he laughed and gave chase through the park.
- The knights mounted their horses and gave chase to the fleeing dragon.
- "He's getting away! Give chase!" shouted the captain.
- After a moment of hesitation, the security guard decided to give chase.
- If the suspect runs, the officers on standby will give chase.
- The fox darted into the woods, but the determined hounds gave chase relentlessly.
- In the documentary, the cheetah singles out its prey and gives chase with incredible speed.