Slope off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɫoʊp/ /ˈɔf

SLOHP AWF

UK

slˈəʊp/ /ˈɒf

sl-OHP OF

Definition

To leave a place or situation quietly and secretly, especially when you are supposed to stay.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, mostly British English. Used when someone avoids duties or leaves without permission. Often said jokingly; not used in formal writing. Synonyms: "sneak off", "duck out".

• Spanish: escabullirse - largarse (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): sair de fininho - dar no pé (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): fugir discretamente - pirar (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 溜走 - 偷偷溜走
• Chinese (Traditional): 溜走 - 偷偷溜走
• Hindi: चुपके से निकल जाना
• Arabic: يتسلل بعيدًا - ينصرف خلسة
• Bengali: চুপিচুপি পালানো - কাজে ফাঁকি দেওয়া
• Russian: незаметно уйти - улизнуть
• Japanese: こっそり抜け出す
• Vietnamese: lén lút bỏ đi - chuồn đi
• Korean: 슬쩍 빠져나가다 - 몰래 나가다
• Turkish: sessizce sıvışmak - gizlice kaçmak
• Urdu: چپکے سے نکل جانا - دبے پاؤں نکلنا
• Indonesian: cabut diam-diam - pergi diam-diam

Example Sentences

Tom tried to slope off before the meeting finished.

basic

She always slopes off when it's time to clean up.

basic

Students sometimes slope off early on Fridays.

basic

Did you see Mark slope off right after lunch?

natural

If you slope off now, nobody will notice.

natural

I saw you slope off when the boss wasn't looking.

natural