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duck out

To depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.

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  • Possibly an allusion to the abrupt manner in which a swimming duck can dive and disappear beneath the surface of the water.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'duck out':

duck outTo depart quickly or exit abruptly by way of, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.
duck outTo move or act so as to achieve avoidance, escape, or evasion.
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