make one's exit

Walk out finally

To make one's exit is to leave a place or situation, often with some deliberateness or ceremony.

The phrase draws from theatrical language—actors make their exits from the stage.

It can describe physical departure She made her exit through the back door or withdrawal from involvement After the scandal, he quietly made his exit from politics.

Sometimes used euphemistically for dying.

Related

flounce · hit the road · ride off into the sunset · bow out · drop the mic · farewell · bid farewell · depart · curtain call · goodbye · vanish · abdicate · abscond · relinquish · slip away · fade out · stage left · adieu

Opposites
arrival vs. departure

make one's exitmake one's entrance

Appear on scene

enter · make an entrance · arrive · come in · walk in

beginning vs. ending (theatrical/performative)

make one's exitmake one's entrance

Appear on scene

take the stage · take a bow · open · premiere · come out

remaining vs. leaving

make one's exitstay

Remain in position

remain · stick around · linger · stay put · hang around

Family

make, makes, making, maker, makers, ones, exit, exits, exited

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G