run a mile vs scamper

run a mile

verb
  • To escape, flee or leave a situation or relationship, usually as a result of a shocking or sudden announcement or revelation. 

scamper

verb
  • To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful or undignified manner. 

noun
  • A quick, light run. 

  • One who skimps or does slipshod work. 

How often have the words run a mile and scamper occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )