blow the coop



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blow the coop

To leave or escape (something). This lecture is so boring. Come on, let's blow the coop and go get a drink somewhere! I'm definitely blowing the coop when I turn 18—I can't wait to have a little freedom!
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LidiaLEED-yah (Polish), LEE-dyah (Italian), LEE-dhyah (Spanish)Polish, Italian, Spanish, Romanian
Marisela-Spanish
Misho-Georgian
Herry-Medieval English
Edmaoed-MAWLimburgish
CarmenKAHR-men (Spanish), KAHR-mən (English)Spanish, English, Italian, Romanian