take a powder Antonyms
Strongest:
- dig-out
- take-a-walk
- walk-out
- escape
- go
- cut-out
- depart
- step-along-
- evacuate
- sally-forth-
- move
- pull-out
- go-off
- get
- part
- peel-off
- push-on
- take-off
- pike-out-or-off-
- exit
- run-along
- get-off
- bail-out
Strong:
- emigrate
- hit-the-road
- withdraw
- retreat
- flee
- pull-stakes
- clear-off
- strike-out
- get-out
- begone
- pull-up-stakes
- clear-out
- beat-it
- set-out
- shove-off-
- bug-out
- bugger-off
- bug-off
- bail
- fly
- book
- retire
- quit
- run-away
- push-off
- pack-up-or-off-
- take-a-hike
- buzz-off-
- start
Weak:
Meaning of take a powder
Wordnet
take a powder (v)
disappear without notifying anyone (idiom)
take a powder Sentence Examples
- 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.
FAQs About the word take a powder
disappear without notifying anyone (idiom)
dig out, take a walk, walk out, escape, go, cut out, depart, step (along), evacuate, sally (forth)
come, remain, stay,come, arrive, remain, arrive, stay, settle, near
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.
