do a moonlight flit
US /duː ə ˈmuːn.laɪt flɪt/
UK /duː ə ˈmuːn.laɪt flɪt/
1.
to leave a place suddenly at night, especially in order to avoid paying rent or debts
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The tenants did a moonlight flit, leaving behind a mess and unpaid rent.
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After accumulating huge debts, he decided to do a moonlight flit to another country.