take a powder (Meaning)

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take a powder (v)

disappear without notifying anyone (idiom)

When the police arrived, the suspects had taken a powder.
The accountant took a powder, leaving the company in financial ruin.
The politician took a powder during the scandal, leaving his constituents in the lurch.
The celebrity couple took a powder from the red carpet, avoiding the paparazzi.
The student took a powder from the exam, knowing they were unprepared.
The band took a powder after their last performance, leaving fans disappointed.
The athlete took a powder from the competition, citing an injury.
The employee took a powder from the office, quitting without notice.
The suspect took a powder from the courtroom, evading arrest.
The thief took a powder with the stolen goods, disappearing into the night.

disappear without notifying anyone (idiom)

step (along), cut out, get, sally (forth), dig out, depart, go off, evacuate, pull out, push on

remain, remain, stay,come, arrive, stay, come, arrive, show up, land

When the police arrived, the suspects had taken a powder.

The accountant took a powder, leaving the company in financial ruin.

The politician took a powder during the scandal, leaving his constituents in the lurch.

The celebrity couple took a powder from the red carpet, avoiding the paparazzi.