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Meaning of take a powder

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

take a powder

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To leave without saying goodbye; leave quietly, run away; scram; depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with a connotation of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.

    Synonyms:take a walkout powder