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Show a clean pair of heels to Bolt (3,3,2)

Ross

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run for it

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(Other definitions for run for it that I've seen before include "Not slow" , "Seek safety in fleeing" , "Try to escape" , "scat!" , "Attempt to escape" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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