light out

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To seek to escape pursuit by fleeing

The outlaws lit out for the border when the soldiers came.

To run away

As he would hitch it up, the horse would bolt and light out for home.

light out of darkness
appearance of hope after a desperate struggle
out like a light
Asleep or unconscious, particularly if this has occurred suddenly and the sleep is deep

Once she received anesthesia, she was out like a light.

go out like a light
fall asleep immediately; lose consciousness, faint
light out
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