To separate oneself from something unpleasant; to leave a place for good.
happy place
A mental visualization of a pleasant location, performed in order to a…
take a powder
To leave without saying goodbye; to leave quietly, to run away; to scr…
take something in one's stride
Not to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by …
get something over with
To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to ha…
stand in the gap
To expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence aga…
eat and leave no crumbs
Synonym of eat (“to be very good at something; to rule; to rock”).