The term 'make a break for it' is an idiom that means to FLEE or escape quickly. This phrase can be broken down into four crossword solutions: FLEE (4 letters), RUN (3 letters), BOLT (4 letters), and FLYTHECOOP (10 letters). FLEE and RUN are both verbs that mean to move quickly away from a place or situation, while BOLT is a verb that means to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction. Flythecoop is a slang term that means to escape or FLEE.