take a powder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To leave without saying goodbye; to leave quietly, to run away; to scram; to depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with the implication of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.

Pronunciation

En-au-take a powder.ogg

Word forms

take a powder takes a powder taking a powder took a powder taken a powder

Related words

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