to  go  over the wall
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Definition & Meaning of "go over the wall"in English

to go over the wall
01

to manage to escape from a prison 

to [go] over the wall definition and meaning
Disapproving
Idiom

What is the origin of the idiom "go over the wall" and when to use it?

The idiom "go over the wall" probably comes from the idea of escaping by climbing over a wall. It has been used in different situations, like when people escape from prisons or when soldiers climb over walls during battles. It can refer to physically climbing over a wall to get away, like escaping from a prison.

Examples
Three inmates went over the wall during the night. 
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