duck out

Idioms and Phrases

Leave hurriedly or secretly; evade responsibility. For example, If I can I'll duck out of the office early , or He simply ducked out on his entire family . This slangy expression originated in the late 1800s simply as duck, out being added about 1930.

Example Sentences

The "duck out of water" appeal, Hilton's "that's hot" persona and Richie's dry humor made the show a hit.

From Salon

The home side only managed two shots on target and wasted their best chance in the first-half when Anthony Martial appeared to duck out of a header, despite being in a central position just six yards out.

From BBC

When he finally chased the last duck out, he’d come out almost passed out and he’d be ready to do it all over again.

From Seattle Times

As Padres third baseman Jantzen Witte threw to second, Lux seemed to try and duck out of the way of the ball.

From Los Angeles Times

You know, if this blows up, I’m going to just duck out of the way and take all the fire so you guys can just get away scot-free and continue to build your careers.

From New York Times

Related Words

• avoid
• depart
• disappear
• dodge
• elude
• emerge
• evade
• flee
• fly
• leave
• run
• slip
• slip away
• vanish