duck out

sgattaiolare via, svignarsela

Andarsene rapidamente e senza farsi notare, spesso prima che finisca un evento.

In inglese semplice: To leave quickly and quietly, often before an event has finished.

• I ducked out early.
• She ducked out before the speeches began.
• Can we duck out without anyone noticing?

Come si usa: duck out of something (He ducked out of the party before midnight.)

Sinonimi: slip away, sneak out

Espressioni comuni: duck out early, duck out quietly, duck out briefly, duck out the door

sottrarsi, tirarsi indietro

Evitare di fare qualcosa che ci si aspetta da te o sfuggire a una situazione indesiderata.

In inglese semplice: To avoid doing something you are expected to do, or escape an unwanted situation.

• He always ducks out of chores.
• She ducked out of helping us move.
• You cannot duck out of your responsibilities forever.

Come si usa: duck out of something (They ducked out of their duties.); duck out of doing something (He ducked out of cleaning the kitchen.)

Sinonimi: avoid, evade, get out of

Espressioni comuni: duck out of work, duck out of something, duck out again

andarsene senza pagare, non pagare il conto

Andarsene o nascondersi per non pagare il denaro dovuto.

In inglese semplice: To leave or hide so that you do not have to pay money you owe.

• They ducked out on the bill.
• He ducked out without paying for his meal.
• The tenant ducked out on three months of rent.

Come si usa: duck out on something (The guests ducked out on their hotel bill.)

Sinonimi: skip out, avoid paying

Espressioni comuni: duck out on something, duck out on payment, duck out without paying