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
IstvÁN-Hungarian
DeaconDEE-kənEnglish (Modern)
Reganaree-GAN-əEnglish (Rare)
CornÉLie-French
Ness (2)NESEnglish
Galadrielgə-LAD-ree-əl (English)Literature