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make a grand exit

[/meɪk ə ɡrænd ˈɛɡzɪt/]
verb phrase
fazer uma saída triunfal
1. To leave a place in a dramatic, impressive, or ostentatious manner
After winning the championship, the team made a grand exit from the stadium with fans cheering wildly.
Depois de vencer o campeonato, o time fez uma saída triunfal do estádio com torcedores aplaudindo intensamente.
2. To depart from a situation with style, dignity, or flair, often to make a memorable impression
She decided to make a grand exit from her job by announcing her resignation in front of the entire company.
Ela decidiu fazer uma saída triunfal do seu emprego anunciando sua renúncia diante de toda a empresa.
NYC Slang
bounce out in style / dip out fresh
Synonyms
make an impressive exitleave in styledepart dramaticallyexit with flair
Antonyms
slip away quietlysneak outleave unnoticedmake a quiet exit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer uma saída triunfal / sair na maior elegância
Most common expression in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
dar um jeito grandioso de sair
Colloquial variation used in Rio
São Paulo
fazer uma saída de classe / sair com estilo
Common in urban São Paulo speech
Portugal
fazer uma saída apoteótica / sair em grande estilo
More formal expressions preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

exit stage left
leave with a bang
bow out gracefully
go out in style
take a bow
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