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Tomar las de Villadiego

To make a run for it / To clear off

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

A classic Spanish idiom with unclear historical origins. Means to leave suddenly and quickly, especially to escape a situation.

See It in Context

Cuando llegó la policía, tomó las de Villadiego.

When the police arrived, he made a run for it.

—¿Dónde está? —Tomó las de Villadiego sin decir nada.

—Where is he? —He cleared off without a word.

En cuanto se puso difícil, tomaron las de Villadiego.

As soon as things got difficult, they made a run for it.

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