Definition
To quickly flee or escape by running.
拔腿就跑
The thief took to his heels the moment he saw the police.
小偷一看到警察就拔腿就跑。
When the fire alarm went off, everyone took to their heels.
火警响起时，每个人都迅速逃跑了。
Upon hearing the terrifying sound, they immediately took to their heels.
一听到那可怕的声音，他们立即逃跑了。