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exit speedily

[ˈɛɡzɪt ˈspiːdɪli]
verb phrase
sair rapidamente
1. to leave a place quickly or in a hurry
We had to exit speedily when the fire alarm went off.
Tivemos de sair rapidamente quando o alarme de incêndio disparou.
2. to depart hastily from a situation or location
The guests decided to exit speedily after the argument started.
Os convidados decidiram sair rapidamente após a discussão começar.
NYC Slang
bounce out quick
Synonyms
leave quicklydepart hastilyexit hastilybeat a hasty retreatmake a quick exit
Antonyms
enter slowlystay putlingerdawdle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sair rapidamente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
sair na marra
more colloquial, informal variant
São Paulo
sair rápido
shortened informal version
Portugal
sair apressadamente
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a hasty retreat
take flight
make tracks
hit the road
get out of Dodge
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