They took to their heels.

she took to her heels

sie nahm ihre Fersen

Traffic wardens took to their heels amidst the loud celebratory boast from Anini

Politessen nahmen Reißaus inmitten der lauten festlichen Prahlerei von Anini

He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

(-) Er hat in Mutterleibe seinen Bruder an der Ferse gehalten, und in seiner Kraft hat er mit Gott gekämpft.