Phrase for "changing street side"? [closed]

Solution 1:

If trying to avoid an old adversary or time wasting acquaintance I may find I

"switch sides of the street" or "change sides of the street"

for an example see #5 & #8 Ways to Prevent and Defend Yourself Against a Street Assault

or more simply (informally)

"cross sides"

(and continue in the same direction) to avoid them.

I tried looking for a suitable definition and cant find "cross sides" but in common parlance it describes the defensive movement a pedestrian should consider making when approaching a bend in an unpaved vehicular area (lane road or street) to avoid oncoming traffic.

As commented by – @marcellothearcane

A very common British term understood by most people would be 'cross the road'

You see a shady person coming towards you and you "cross the road" to continue walking on the other side.