partir sans demander son reste

French

Etymology

Literally, “to leave without asking one's change”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /paʁ.tiʁ sɑ̃ d(ə).mɑ̃.de sɔ̃ ʁɛst/

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Verb

partir sans demander son reste

1. (figuratively) to leave without further ado, to leave without a murmur, to take to one's heels

Usage notes

• Used with partir, but also with other verbs: se barrer, etc.

See also

• à toutes jambes
• prendre ses jambes à son cou
• prendre la poudre d’escampette
• se faire la malle
• sans autre forme de procès