run for one's life verb2 •To run away desperately from danger.Run to the hills! Run for your life! — 1982 •To attempt to escape an extremely unfavorable or unfortunate situation.Isn't the dating period supposed to be the period where they are getting to know each other and they are supposed to be in a daze about each other? What is your problem, Bella? Run for your life! — 2007 formsran for one's life · running for one's life · runs for one's life