exit stage left

Definitions

noun idiomatic An orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract.
verb To exit or disappear in a quiet, non-dramatic fashion, making way for more interesting events.
verb imperative Leave the scene, and don't make a fuss.

From the direction in theatrical scripts: "Exit stage left", thus marking the disappearance of a character from the stage in the normal manner.

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