rush off

Depart in haste

To rush off is to leave quickly, often abruptly or with urgency: Sorry, I have to rush off—my train leaves in ten minutes.

The phrase suggests departure under time pressure, sometimes with a hint of social awkwardness at cutting things short.

hasten

hurry

Move with urgency

  • dashQuick burst or pinch
  • sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
  • raceCompetition of speed

speed · scurry · dart · zoom · bolt · hustle · scramble · fly · charge · barrel

depart

leave

Sanctioned time away

  • exitWay to leave
  • fleeDepart swiftly from threat
  • escapeFlight from captivity

bolt · head out · run out · slip away · clear out · decamp · abscond · vanish · disappear · withdraw

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Opposites
speed of departure

rush offlinger

Stay beyond necessity

dawdle · take one's time · ease out · drift off · take leave

direction/staying vs leaving

rush offstay

Remain in position

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

Family

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