Play truant

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Informal Usage

Used mainly in conversational and informal contexts, less common in formal writing.

I heard that Sarah is playing truant again.

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Negative Connotation

Often implies a bad judgment of someone's behavior, especially in educational settings.

Playing truant can seriously affect your grades.

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Authority Disapproval

Authorities like parents or teachers usually express disapproval when pupils play truant.

The headmaster will talk to those who have played truant.