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exit gracefully

[ˈɛɡzɪt ˈɡreɪsfl̩i]
verb phrase
sair com elegância
1. To leave a situation, conversation, or place in a dignified and composed manner without causing offense or awkwardness
When the argument became heated, she decided to exit gracefully rather than say something she would regret.
Quando a discussão ficou acirrada, ela decidiu sair com elegância em vez de dizer algo que lamentaria.
2. (Computing) To terminate a program or application smoothly without errors or data loss
The software was designed to exit gracefully even when encountering unexpected errors.
O software foi projetado para sair com elegância mesmo ao encontrar erros inesperados.
NYC Slang
bounce out smooth
Synonyms
leave gracefullymake a dignified exitbow out gracefullywithdraw tactfully
Antonyms
exit abruptlystorm offleave hastilymake a scene

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sair com elegância
Most common and understood across Brazil
São Paulo
sair com classe
Alternative colloquial usage emphasizing style and sophistication
Portugal
sair com dignidade
Emphasis on dignity and composure

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a graceful exit
leave on a high note
save face
walk away with dignity
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