sneak off
Leave without notice
To sneak off is to leave quietly or secretly, typically to avoid notice or obligation: She snuck off during the meeting to take a call.
The phrase implies stealth—slipping away rather than announcing departure.
Someone might sneak off from a party, from work, or from responsibilities they'd rather dodge.
- slip awayDepart without detection
- abscondFlee to avoid capture
- duck outDepart discreetly, unannounced
- creepStealthy, slow movement
- skulkMove with secretive intent
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