find refuge in something

find refuge in something
take/​seek/​find refuge in something phrase
to behave in a way that makes you feel more comfortable in an unpleasant situation

To avoid an argument, he sought refuge in silence.

Thesaurus: to behave in a particular waysynonym
Main entry: refuge

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  • seek refuge in something — take/​seek/​find refuge in something phrase to behave in a way that makes you feel more comfortable in an unpleasant situation To avoid an argument, he sought refuge in silence. Thesaurus: to behave in a particular waysynonym Main entry: refuge …   Useful english dictionary

  • take refuge in something — take/​seek/​find refuge in something phrase to behave in a way that makes you feel more comfortable in an unpleasant situation To avoid an argument, he sought refuge in silence. Thesaurus: to behave in a particular waysynonym Main entry: refuge …   Useful english dictionary

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