Meaning of the word "do a moonlight flit" in English

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do a moonlight flit

US /duː ə ˈmuːn.laɪt flɪt/
UK /duː ə ˈmuːn.laɪt flɪt/
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Idiom

1.

to leave a place suddenly at night, especially in order to avoid paying rent or debts

Example:
The tenants did a moonlight flit, leaving behind a mess and unpaid rent.
After accumulating huge debts, he decided to do a moonlight flit to another country.
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