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skip out

UK
/skɪp aʊt/
US
/skɪp aʊt/

Translations

skip outverb
skipped out
Past Simple
skipped out
Past Participle
skipping out
Gerund
UK
/skɪp aʊt/
US
/skɪp aʊt/
se déroberQuitter discrètement un lieu ou une situation pour éviter quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
He decided to skip out on the meeting because he didn't want to face the criticism.
Il a décidé de se dérober à la réunion parce qu'il ne voulait pas affronter les critiques.
filer sans payerRegistre familier ; quitter un lieu en évitant de régler une addition ou une dette.
They skipped out on the restaurant bill and ran out the door.
Ils ont filé sans payer l'addition du restaurant et ont couru vers la sortie.
Synonyms
abscond
evade
escape
flee
shirk
avoid

Definitions

skip outverb
To leave or depart quickly, often to avoid something or someone.
He decided to skip out on the meeting because he didn't want to face the criticism.
To avoid paying a bill or fulfilling an obligation by leaving suddenly.
They skipped out on the restaurant bill and ran out the door.
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