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Quick EscapePlay
Use 'bug out' to describe leaving a place super fast, often to avoid trouble or danger. SlideWhen the storm hit, we had to bug out immediately.
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Not Always LiteralPlay
'Bug out' can be figurative, meaning to exit a situation, not just a physical place. SlideAfter that awkward conversation, I'm ready to bug out.
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Colloquial TonePlay
It's casual speech, so it might not be suitable for formal writing or speaking contexts. SlideCan't wait to bug out after this long meeting.