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play hooky

/pleɪ ˈhʊki/

Traduction: Expression informelle signifiant sécher l'école ou le travail sans autorisation ni raison valable, souvent pour faire quelque chose de plus agréable.

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/pleɪ ˈhʊki/B2slangamerican
  • frExpression informelle signifiant sécher l'école ou le travail sans autorisation ni raison valable, souvent pour faire quelque chose de plus agréable.

An informal expression meaning to skip school or work without permission or a valid excuse, often to do something more enjoyable.

  1. Skip school or workB2informalamerican

    To stay away from school or work without permission or a valid reason.

    frsécher les cours / le travail

    • The students decided to play hooky and go to the beach.
    • He was caught playing hooky from work last Friday.
    • She used to play hooky all the time when she was in high school.