make a quick exit

[/meɪk ə kwɪk ˈɛɡzɪt/]

verb phrase

sair rapidamente, fazer uma saída rápida

1. To leave a place hurriedly or suddenly, often to escape an uncomfortable, dangerous, or awkward situation

When the argument started, he decided to make a quick exit from the party.

Quando a discussão começou, ele decidiu sair rapidamente da festa.

2. To depart hastily without drawing attention or saying goodbye

She made a quick exit before anyone could ask her questions.

Ela fez uma saída rápida antes que alguém pudesse lhe fazer perguntas.

NYC Slang

bounce, dip out, ghost

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sair rapidamente, fazer uma saída rápida

Most common and widely understood across Brazil

São Paulo

dar um jeito de sair rápido

Informal, colloquial usage

Rio de Janeiro

cair fora rápido, sair de fininho

More informal, slang-like expressions

Portugal

sair precipitadamente, sair às carreiras

European Portuguese usage

beat a hasty retreat

take to one's heels

cut and run

make tracks

fly the coop

slip away quietly

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