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Meaning of the word "skip off" in English

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skip off

US /skɪp ɔf/

UK /skɪp ɒf/

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Phrasal Verb

to leave quickly and secretly, especially to avoid work or responsibility

Example:

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He decided to skip off work early to go fishing.

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The students tried to skip off school, but the teacher caught them.

Synonym:

abscond flee bolt decamp escape

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