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Take French leave

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Sneaky ExitPlay
Implies a sly or secret departure. Used when someone wants to avoid attention or leave unnoticed. SlideMegan took French leave right after the toast.
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Potentially RudePlay
Can be viewed as impolite because it looks like you don't respect the host or the meeting organizer enough to inform them. SlideWhen Jim took French leave, his colleagues assumed he was upset with the manager.
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Invisible GuestPlay
Used in social situations where a person joins or leaves a gathering without attracting any attention. SlideShe took French leave right after dinner, and no one realized she was gone.