takes a powder

A form of take a powder — To leave without saying goodbye; to leave quietly, to run away; to scram; to depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with the implication of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take a powder
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