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take a powder

/teɪk ə ˈpaʊdər/

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/teɪk ə ˈpaʊdər/slangamericanobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее сленговое выражение, означающее быстро уйти, исчезнуть или сбежать, часто чтобы избежать сложной ситуации или ответственности.

An old-fashioned slang expression meaning to leave quickly, disappear, or escape, often to avoid a difficult situation or responsibility.

  1. Leave quickly or escapeC1slangamerican

    To leave a place suddenly, often to avoid trouble or responsibility.

    ruСбежать

    • When the police arrived, the suspect had already taken a powder.
    • He took a powder before the bill arrived at the restaurant.
    • She decided to take a powder rather than face the angry crowd.