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exit discreetly

[ˈɛɡzɪt dɪˈskriːtli]
verb phrase
sair discretamente
1. to leave a place quietly and without attracting attention or causing a disturbance
When the party became too rowdy, she decided to exit discreetly through the back door.
Quando a festa ficou muito barulhenta, ela decidiu sair discretamente pela porta dos fundos.
2. to withdraw from a situation or relationship in a subtle, unobtrusive manner
He chose to exit discreetly from the business rather than make a public announcement.
Ele escolheu sair discretamente do negócio em vez de fazer um anúncio público.
NYC Slang
bounce quietly
Synonyms
leave quietlyslip awaywithdraw subtlydepart unobtrusivelysneak outexit quietlysair sem fazer alarde
Antonyms
make a grand exitleave ostentatiouslyexit loudlymake a scenesair fazendo barulho

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sair discretamente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dar um jeito de sair na surdina
more colloquial expression
São Paulo
sair por baixo
informal regional variant
Portugal
sair discretamente
formal and standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a quiet exit
slip out unnoticed
take a back seat
make oneself scarce
beat a hasty retreat
dar uma escapadinha
sair pela tangente
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