French leave

French leave

noun
a departure without ceremony, permission, or notice: Taking French leave, he evaded his creditors.

Origin:
1765–75

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French leave
 
n
an unauthorized or unannounced absence or departure
 
[C18: alluding to a custom in France of leaving without saying goodbye to one's host or hostess]

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French leave is always a great word to know.
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