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make a quick exit
/meɪk ə kwɪk ˈɛksɪt/
leave a place hurriedly
When the argument started, he made a quick exit.
He left the room quickly to avoid the conflict.
informal
To leave a place or situation quickly, often to avoid something unpleasant or awkward.
She made a quick exit after realizing she was at the wrong party.
She left quickly because she had gone to the wrong event.
The politician made a quick exit when the crowd turned hostile.
He left quickly to avoid the angry mob.
This phrase is often used when someone wants to leave a situation discreetly or to avoid confrontation.
Collocations
make a hasty exitleave quickly and abruptlymake a quiet exitleave without drawing attention
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
This phrase is often used in situations where someone wants to avoid conflict or embarrassment.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, overusing this phrase can make your speech sound overly dramatic.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'make' (to perform an action) with 'quick exit' (a swift departure). The use of 'make' emphasizes the deliberate act of leaving quickly.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone leaving a place or situation abruptly, often to avoid an uncomfortable or dangerous situation.
Word Breakdown
make
to perform an action
verbquick
fast or hurried
adjectiveexit
a way out or departure
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