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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Orr	[ɔ:]
Wardell	-	English
Kjeld	-	Danish
Sepp	ZEP	German
Edur	-	Basque
Catharina	kah-tah-REE-nah (Dutch)	Dutch, Swedish