To flee or quickly leave a place, usually so as to get out of paying for something or to avoid trouble or the law. Primarily heard in UK. The teenagers did a runner as soon as the cab stopped, leaving the driver to foot the bill.The young man, unintelligible with drink, did a runner when the police went up to question him.
the person or thing thought most likely to win or succeed. The press found out some juicy secrets about the front-runner and made them all public.Who is the front-runner in the race to be governor?
front runner
n. the leader; the person or thing most likely to win. The press found out some juicy secrets about the front runner and made them all public.