Clear off
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Speedy Exit
Used when someone leaves a place quickly, often to avoid trouble or embarrassment.
As soon as they saw the security guard, they cleared off.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Speech
Common in spoken, casual contexts among friends or peers, not in formal writing.
If Mom finds out, we'd better clear off!
Pro Tip 3/3UK Usage
More prevalent in UK English, but understandable in other English-speaking countries.
The blokes cleared off when the owner arrived.
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