duck out
The phrase "duck out" is often used in informal contexts to describe leaving or avoiding something quickly and quietly.
Definition
B2Informal Situations
(informal)To leave hurriedly and quietly, often to avoid being noticed.
Example
- She had to duck out of the meeting early to pick up her kids.
- He ducked out before anyone could ask him to help clean up.
B2Avoidance
(informal)To evade a responsibility or obligation by leaving or avoiding it.
Example
- He ducked out of his chores by pretending to be sick.
- She always finds a way to duck out of difficult conversations.
Similar
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