toddle off
The phrase "toddle off" is often used in a light-hearted or playful context to describe someone leaving or departing.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To leave or depart in a casual or leisurely manner.
Example
- After the meeting, he decided to toddle off to the coffee shop.
- It's getting late; I think I'll toddle off home.
B2Movement
(informal, descriptive)To walk away with small, unsteady steps, often used to describe the movement of a young child.
Example
- The toddler giggled and toddled off towards the playground.
- She watched her grandson toddle off down the hallway.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "toddle off":
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