skip out

phrasal verb

skipped out; skipping out; skips out

US, informal

: to leave a place quickly in a secret and improper way

They skipped out before the check arrived.

She skipped out with all the money.

—often + on

They skipped out on the check.

She skipped out on me and took all the money.

Examples of skip out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Don’t wait—explore these must-have items now and avoid the regret of skipping out on these incredible deals. —

Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024 On the one hand, skipping out on a debate could make Biden look bad. —

Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 22 May 2024 Travelers can skip out on membership fees entirely and head straight to TikTok, where Gen Z appears to be spearheading the home-swapping movement on social media. —

Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2023 Currently marked down to less than $1 from its original $8.99 price, the service is a steal that’s not worth skipping out on. —

Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for skip out

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