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skip town

Part of Speech: Verb phrase, idiomatic

Definition: To leave a place abruptly or secretly, usually to avoid trouble or responsibility.

Sense 1:

Usage: Popular

Definition: To leave a town or city suddenly, often without informing anyone.

Example sentence:

"John was in serious debt, so he decided to skip town before the creditors could find him."

Related products: Moving Away, Escaping Trouble.

Sense 2:

Usage: Local

Definition: To leave a specific town or city, often due to dissatisfaction or boredom.

Example sentence:

"After spending years in this small town, Sarah finally decided it was time to skip town and seek new opportunities elsewhere."

Related products: Travel Guides for Exploring, Job Search in New Cities.