Meanings

running off in the night (to leave one's old life behind, e.g. to get away from debt)

quibbling

hit-and-run (causing personal injury)

stealing a ride

to miss

running away

way out

makeshift

overlooking

escape

preparing to flee

quitting while one is ahead

to fail to catch

evasion

making off with (something)

temporary expedient

road mirage

(place of) refuge

preparing to flee

running away from a debt