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depart gracefully

[dɪˈpɑːrt ˈɡreɪsəli]
verb phrase
partir com elegância
1. to leave a place or situation in a dignified, polite, or elegant manner without causing offense or disruption
After losing the competition, she decided to depart gracefully rather than complain.
Depois de perder a competição, ela decidiu partir com elegância em vez de reclamar.
2. to exit from a position, role, or relationship with dignity and respect
The CEO chose to depart gracefully at the peak of his career.
O CEO escolheu sair com elegância no auge de sua carreira.
NYC Slang
bounce out smooth; dip out classy
Synonyms
exit gracefullywithdraw gracefullyleave with dignitybow out gracefully
Antonyms
depart abruptlyleave in a huffstorm offexit angrily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
partir com elegância; sair com dignidade
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
sair com classe; partir elegantemente
Emphasis on style and sophistication
Portugal
partir com distinção; retirar-se com elegância
Formal and literary usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave on a high note
bow out gracefully
exit stage left
take one's leave
make a dignified exit
go out on top
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