duck off

The phrase "duck off" is used informally to describe a swift and often unnoticed departure from a place or situation.

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Definition

B2Informal Settings

(slang, idiomatic)To leave a place quickly and quietly, often to avoid drawing attention.

Example

  • She decided to duck off from the party before anyone noticed.
  • Let's duck off before the meeting starts.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "duck off":

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