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)

run along, go off, take a walk, bail out, get, dig out, get off, move, part, sally (forth)

remain, remain, arrive,come, stay, arrive, stay, come, close, lodge

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.