slip away
The phrase 'slip away' is often used to describe a quiet or unnoticed departure, the passage of time, or a peaceful death.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To leave a place or gathering quietly without being noticed.
Example
- She slipped away from the party before anyone could say goodbye.
B2Time
(general)To pass quickly and almost unnoticed.
Example
- The afternoon slipped away as they chatted in the garden.
B2General
(informal)To gradually disappear or fade.
Example
- His chances of winning the race were slipping away with each passing lap.
B2Euphemism
(euphemistic)To die peacefully.
Example
- He slipped away in his sleep, surrounded by family.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "slip away":
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