take a powder Synonyms
Strongest:
- push-on
- part
- evacuate
- go
- get
- pull-out
- depart
- take-a-walk
- step-along-
- escape
- run-along
- walk-out
- bail-out
- go-off
- get-off
- exit
- peel-off
- dig-out
- sally-forth-
- move
- cut-out
- take-off
- pike-out-or-off-
Strong:
- start
- bail
- clear-out
- flee
- take-a-hike
- emigrate
- set-out
- quit
- run-away
- begone
- fly
- retire
- retreat
- beat-it
- withdraw
- pull-stakes
- pull-up-stakes
- shove-off-
- bug-out
- buzz-off-
- bug-off
- hit-the-road
- pack-up-or-off-
- get-out
- clear-off
- book
- bugger-off
- push-off
- strike-out
Weak:
take a powder Meaning
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)
push on, part, evacuate, go, get, pull out, depart, take a walk, step (along), escape
stay,come, remain, come, remain, stay, arrive, arrive, settle, turn up
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.
