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- verb idiomatic, intransitive To
depart quickly orexit abruptly , especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded. - verb idiomatic, transitive To depart quickly or exit abruptly
by way of , especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded. - verb idiomatic, intransitive To move or act so as to achieve
avoidance ,escape , orevasion .
Etymologies
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Possibly an allusion to the abrupt manner in which a swimming duck can dive and disappear beneath the surface of the water.
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