Question 1

What does "lam off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To escape or flee quickly, especially from the authorities.

Question 2

How do you use "lam off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The thieves lammed off before the police arrived.

Question 3

Is "lam off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"lam off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Rare in modern English. Related to the expression 'on the lam' (fleeing from justice). Primarily North American slang. Most native speakers would use 'make off', 'run off', or 'take off' instead.

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