Duck out Meaning in English
expression
ˈdək/ /ˈaʊt
DUHK-owt
dˈʌk/ /ˈaʊt
DUK-owt
Definition
To leave a place or situation quickly and quietly, often to avoid being noticed or to escape a responsibility.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal phrasal verb, mostly used in casual speech. Common with 'of' (duck out of a meeting). Implies some avoidance or evasion (responsibilities, commitments). Not used for physical dodging like 'duck'. Don't confuse with literal 'duck' (the bird or to bend down).
Spanish: escabullirse - irse a escondidasPortuguese (BR): dar uma escapadinha - sair de fininhoPortuguese (PT): sair sorrateiramente - escapar-seChinese (Simplified): 溜走 - 悄悄离开Chinese (Traditional): 溜走 - 悄悄離開Hindi: चुपचाप निकल जानाArabic: التسلل للخروج - مغادرة بهدوءBengali: চুপিচুপি বেরিয়ে যাওয়া - দায়িত্ব এড়িয়ে চলে যাওয়াRussian: тихонько уйти - улизнутьJapanese: こっそり抜け出すVietnamese: lén lút rời điKorean: 슬쩍 빠져나가다Turkish: sessizce sıvışmakUrdu: دبے پاؤں نکل جاناIndonesian: pergi diam-diam - menghindar (tanggung jawab)
Example Sentences
I need to duck out for a minute to take a call.
basic
She tried to duck out of the meeting early.
basic
Don't duck out when there's work to do.
basic
He managed to duck out just before things got busy.
natural
Sometimes you just have to duck out and get some air.
natural
I saw you duck out of the party before midnight!
natural