skip out

phrasal verb

skipped out; skipping out; skips out
US, informal
: to leave a place quickly in a secret and improper way
They skipped out before the check arrived.
She skipped out with all the money.
often + on
They skipped out on the check.
She skipped out on me and took all the money.

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On multiple occasions, the TV personality has had to skip out on her hosting duties for The View due to different illnesses — some even giving her a brush with death. Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 Harrison Ford is skipping out on this year’s Oscars. Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025 Gonzo Girl Her husband, however, chose not to skip out on the cloves before his next spicy scene. EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025 Ringo Starr skipped out on an Elton John concert for an understandable reason. Marina Watts, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skip out

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“Skip out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skip%20out. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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