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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
Beatty['beti]
MyaMIE-əEnglish (Modern)
ShaylaSHAY-ləEnglish
Ezekieli-ZEE-kee-əl (English), i-ZEE-kyəl (English)Biblical, English
Ram (1)-Biblical
SeyfettİN-Turkish
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