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 + onThey skipped out on the check.
She skipped out on me and took all the money.
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The Times mentioned how Mookie Betts skipped out on a visit in 2019 with the Boston Red Sox and remains outspoken about social justice issues, and other former Dodgers, as well as co-owners Magic Johnson and Billie Jean King, have been critical of the president in the past.
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Earlier this week, the SAG Awards also canceled its live, in-person nominations announcement, and L.A. film premieres for movies like Unstoppable and The Last Showgirl were also skipped out of an abundance of caution.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Earlier this week, the SAG Awards also canceled its live, in-person nominations announcement, and L.A. film premieres for movies like Unstoppable and The Last Showgirl were also skipped out of an abundance of caution.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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
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“Skip out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skip%20out. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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