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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
Permelia-English (Archaic)
AndyAN-deeEnglish
Greger-Swedish
JaumeZHOW-məCatalan
Auroreo-RORFrench
Jolantayaw-LAHN-tah (Polish)Polish, Lithuanian
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