skip out (to suddenly leave or escape) Jim skipped out on us just before the rent was due. The man skipped out of the restaurant without paying his bill. (to not to do or attend something on purpose) I decided to skip out on fitness club to go jet …
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a breath of fresh air (spend a short time outside) Tim had an argument with his wife and left the room to get a breath of fresh air. The room was terribly smoky, so he went outside for a breath of fresh air. envocabulary.com
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happy hour (a period of time during which a bar sells alcoholic drinks at a lower price than usual) Happy hour starts at 4 p.m. and continues until closing. Happy hour usually runs from 5:00 to 7:00 in this bar. envocabulary.com
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tie the knot informal (to get married) My fiancé and I will tie the knot next July. Jane and Jim tied the knot yesterday. When are you two going to tie the knot? envocabulary.com
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punch out American English (to record the time you leave work, especially by putting a card into a special machine) Tim punched out a little early yesterday. My boss is angry because I forgot to punch out three times last month. I clock out at six and go home …
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