Do a moonlight/midnight flit

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To leave suddenly and secretly, usually to avoid paying money you owe.

They did a moonlight flit and left the landlord with a huge unpaid rent bill.
Visual representation of "do a moonlight/midnight flit" - To leave suddenly and secretly, usually to avoid paying money you owe.

Often appears as...

  • do a moonlight flit
  • make a moonlight flit

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Sudden Departure

This phrase implies leaving with urgency and often by night to avoid detection.

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After losing his job, Joe decided to do a moonlight flit to avoid his creditors.
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Secretive Action

The action is done in secrecy, without informing anyone, especially those expecting payment.

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The tenants did a midnight flit to avoid confrontation with the landlord.
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Avoiding Debt

The phrase often refers to escaping financial obligations such as unpaid rent or bills.

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They did a moonlight flit from the hotel, leaving a hefty bill unpaid.
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