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
Brewster['bru:stə]
MarnixMAHR-niksDutch
Tulio-Spanish
Baruchbə-ROOK (English), BER-ook (English), BAR-ook (English), BAHR-ook (English)Biblical, Hebrew
Claudia['klɔ:djə]
Gwladys-Welsh