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creep away

[/kriːp əˈweɪ/]
verb
afastar-se furtivamente
1. to move slowly, quietly, and carefully away from a place or person, often trying to avoid being noticed
The cat crept away from the dog when it started barking.
O gato afastou-se furtivamente do cão quando este começou a latir.
2. to leave a situation or place in a stealthy manner, typically without drawing attention
He crept away from the meeting early because he was bored.
Ele saiu furtivamente da reunião mais cedo porque estava entediado.
NYC Slang
dip out quietly
Synonyms
slip awaysneak awaysteal awaytiptoe awayslink away
Antonyms
march awaystride awayrush awayapproach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afastar-se furtivamente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sair na ponta dos pés
Colloquial variant meaning to tiptoe away
Portugal
afastar-se sorrateiramente
More formal expression used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

creep away like a shadow
creep away unnoticed
creep away in shame
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