One may temporarily escape, but due to unavoidable entanglements or responsibilities (like family, an organization, or consequences), one will eventually be held accountable or cannot truly get away.
他以为换个城市就能躲开债务，但债主知道他家人的住址，真是跑了和尚跑不了庙，迟早会被找到的。
He thought changing cities would help him escape his debts, but the creditors know his family's address; it's like the monk may run away, but the temple cannot, so he will eventually be found.
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