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Default Re: fair game

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First of all, you need to understand that "at large" means still free, and not yet arrested by the police. A criminal might be "at large" as it seems in this case, because they don't have the proof necessary for the arrest. That's why they want John to "flip on" him - ie to betray him and give them the evidence they need to arrest him.

Hope that's all clear.
Hi susan,

Can I use 'on the run' in the context above because the police don't have the proof necessary they need to arrest him?

Thanks a lot.
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