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got to take off

(I've) got to take off.

Fig. a phrase announcing one's need to depart. (See also (I) have to shove off for other possible variations.) Mary: Got to take off. Bye. Bob: Leaving so soon? Mary: Yes. Time to go. Bob: Bye. "Look at the time. I've got to take off!" shrieked Alice.
See also: off, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chandler['tʃa:ndlə]
Mareduddmah-RE-deethWelsh
StaffordSTAF-ərdEnglish
Debdas-Bengali
Feivel-Yiddish
Haroldoah-ROL-do (Spanish), ə-RAWL-doo (Portuguese)Spanish, Portuguese
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